James Gordon LaVanway Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Gordon LaVanway of Summerville, South Carolina, departing on March 20, 2025 at the age of 82. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marion Alley LaVanway and Alfred LaVanway; his stepson Lee Nelson; and his son-in-law Barry Stitely. He is survived by: his wife Evelyn LaVanway; his siblings, Sally Dureno (Bruce) and John LaVanway (Donna); his children, Karen Stitely, James LaVanway (Dawn), Michelle Cruz (Rick) and Lynn Mizzell; his grandchildren, Katie Draznin (Oren), Blake Stitely, Blaise Mahan, Jaelin LaVanway, Joshua Cruz (Becca), Matthew Cruz (Lindsey), Stephen Cruz (Jolene), Justin Nicholson and Heather Mizzell (Sean); and his great grandchildren, Asher Yeager, River Nicholson, Laken Nicholson, Rowan Nicholson and Mavis Nicholson.
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