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Sheriff Douglas “Humbunny” Pernell, Sr.

09/08/1961 - 08/07/2023

Obituary For Sheriff Douglas “Humbunny” Pernell, Sr.

Sheriff Douglas “Humbunny” Pernell, Sr. (61) passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at his residence.

The family is receiving friends at 1100 Tynes Street, Dillon, SC 29536.

Viewing of Sheriff Douglas “Humbunny” Pernell, Sr. will be Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 12:00PM-7:00PM at Manning Baptist Church located at 308 East Calhoun Street, Dillon, SC 29536.

Funeral Service for Sheriff Douglas “Humbunny” Pernell, Sr. will be Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Florence Center the old Florence Civic Center at 2:00PM located at 3300 West Radio Drive, Florence, SC 29501.

Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.


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We'll all miss our dear friend, Douglas "Humbunny" Pernell, who was a great man and a dear friend!

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Melissia Boyd sent The Peace Lily for Sheriff Douglas “Humbunny” Pernell, Sr. - August 11, 2023

Deepest heartfelt sympathies. May The Most High Yahuah comfort your hearts during this difficult time. Deepest condolences from Dr. Melissia Lane Boyd and family.

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With our deepest sympathy, Barnwell County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Steven "Grits" Griffith

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We Pray the Love, Strength, and Comfort of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ enfolds you during your journey through grief. SC State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Chaplain.

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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies and prayers. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love you.

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May you RIHP God saw fit to call you home. Prayers and comfort to your family friends and co-workers. Dillon County will miss you dearly.

May God give you strength. My deepest condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Claudette Jones

You will be deeply missed! Thinking of you and your family. Kim and Darrel

Sending heartfelt condolences to Cynthia and the Pernell family. Love Jeffrey and Melinda Blue Richmond VA.

It is with our deepest sympathy to The Pernell Family. May God Bless The Family and the Citizens of Dillon County. "Well Done" Sheriff Parnell!! Joyce & Thurman Thompson

Deepest sympathy to the Pernell's Families. We know that God will always be by your side. Jacqueline Jones and Families.

May God give you a peace that surpasses All understanding Curtis (Inez) Blue. Continually praying for you all during this time 🙌🏽

To: Cynthia McAllister Pernell & Family Love, prayers, and condolences during the transition of your husband, father, and friend. Bishop Dora McAllister, Pastor Iola McAllister, and Mount Olive Church of God-Church Family Brooklyn, New York are sharing in the grief, and pain of our family member being released from this earthly realm. 2 Corinthians 5:8 (NKJV) We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the LORD. Know this our dear family, the LORD will comfort, guide, direct you and keep you and the entire Pernell Family in perfect peace. Sent with love and prayers from the New York/New Jersey McAllister Family.

A Man of Valor Douglas was a brave leader who encouraged and trained his Deputy Sheriffs to become protectors of the community. He put his life on the line to protect others everyday, he was glad to answer the call. He has shown great courage and bravery in Dillon County. Dillon Sc has lost a great pillar; Hum will be missed by so many but never forgotten. His beautiful wife Cynthia, their children/grands, and siblings are in our thoughts and prayers. May God the Father continual to Bless Dillon, SC. "Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories" The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; Psalm 34:18 Chuckie/Betty Williams and family.

Sending love prayers and condolences to the Pernell family .Doug..... I can't believe that you're gone! God needed you more than anything! You served Dillon County with Love, Respect, Compassion and Dignity.The same day I seen you and ask where's the fish at , you smiled and said I'll bring it back soon as the heat go down , I smiled and said Take it Easy Sheriff and you waved goodbye not knowing that was the last goodbye! We going to miss your here at Dillon County Sheriff Department and the community you serve! Rest Well and extended prayers to his Family ! From Tisha and Family and TKS Team

Sending love prayers and condolences to the Pernell family .Doug..... I can't believe that you're gone! God needed you more than anything! You served Dillon County with Love, Respect, Compassion and Dignity.The same day I seen you and ask where's the fish at , you smiled and said I'll bring it back soon as the heat go down , I smiled and said Take it Easy Sheriff and you waved goodbye not knowing that was the last goodbye! We going to miss your here at Dillon County Sheriff Department and the community you serve! Rest Well and extended prayers to his Family ! From Tisha and Family and TKS Team

My sincere condolences to the Pernell Family and Praying the GOD of Peace grant You strength and comfort in the days to come.

He has made the ultimate sacrifice in doing his duty and I give my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. I would like to offer my condolences to your department and to the family of the fallen officer. As a former State Trooper's wife, "Trooper Shannon Chandler", I know he loved his job as they all do. He would always stop in to visit us, while we were assigned to Dillon Co, during the late 80"s, "Humbummy" may be gone, but not forgotten.

Praying for God's grace for your family at this time of sorrow. K. Jackson

Thanks for the time and dedication.May you rest in peace.From Grooms&McDonald Family.

Sending my condolences to the family. While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one.You can look forward to a time when words will capture the joy of seeing your loved ones again.May the God who mend brokenhearted and send comfort to you all who are mourning and strength each one of you during this difficult time he can and will.Family he will be miss by you all and those whom he met along the way.May the prayers of many bring you comfort today and always.275s55s

It is with sincere sympathy that we extend warm and heartfelt condolences to the Pernell family. Thank you "Humbunny" for your great service to Dillon and the community. (Granddaughters of the late Mrs. Martha Page Townsend Mccall, Manning Baptist) Dr. Lurma Swinney & Ms. Audrey Davis (Florence, SC)

My sincere condolences go out to the family. May the Lord continue to bless and comfort you. ~Terrence McRae & Family

Thank You Sheriff Douglas Pernell For Your Faithful Services. A Job Well Done!!! Gary and Towanda Wright

Sending Love, Peace, Prayers, and Condolences to the Pernell Family. Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Bessie) Legette.

Thank You Sheriff Douglas Pernell for your faithful service.

We will miss your smile and your gentle spirit. Take your rest Sheriff Douglas Pernell. Rev. Dr. Eva & L. Charles Smiling

We the class of 1988 send our sincere condolences to you John Pernell and the Pernell family in the passing of your brother, Sheriff Douglas Pernell. Love and Prayers to you.

Linda, Joyce, Carolyn, and the entire Pernell family . I send to you my sincere condolences . You are in my prayers . God bless you .

We extend our deepest condolences to Cynthia, Douglas Jr. and the Pernell family. When I got the call, I think I went into shock. Douglas was a friend. I mean a true friend. I never saw him that he didn't give me one of his hugs. Douglas was a good person and will truly be missed in Dillon County. Douglas always wanted to be Sheriff and he never gave up until he achieved his goal. Douglas had a big heart for Dillon County because he felt Dillon County had given him so much. He didn't want to give up on the hurting people that gave him the strength to fight just a little bit harder. He made a difference in our County. We love Douglas! Sending our thoughts and prayers for the Cynthia, Douglas Jr. and the Pernell family.

Our Sincere Condolences to the Pernell family,friends, law enforcement officers, Dillon County agencies,church members,class mates, New Town Community and surrounding areas. He has truly left his mark in Dillon County and will be forever missed. Shirley,Sheena,Miyara & Pierre

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Praying for Mrs Cynthia and the entire Pernell family Sheriff Douglas Pernell was the Dillon County Jesus is our bright and morning star and Sheriff Douglas was and still is Dillon County night and shining armor!! Rest now we love ❤️ you❤️ good night 🌙

Extending sincere condolences and offering our prayers to the family. It is our prayer that God strengthens, comforts, and keeps you as you go through this transition. Sheriff Douglas Pernell left behind a legacy of excellence that we will forever treasure. God's peace. Patrick & Alice(White) Campbell

Our thoughts and prayers goes out to the family. RIP Sheriff Pernell. Mae McNeil and Temeka Dudley

Condolences to the family on the passing of Sheriff Pernell

Rev. & Mrs. Samuel L. Sparks III

Praying for the Pernell family. May God comfort you be your strength as you go through this difficulty time. Thank you HUMBUNNY for faithfulness to the Dillon County Community. You will be missed!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Pernell and the family, the Dillon County Sheriff Department, friends, citizens of Dillon County, surrounding law enforcement agencies, and all others who knew of and respected Sheriff Pernell. He was truly a man of the people, and he had a love for all people. His presence in and around Dillon County will sincerely be missed, but he will never be forgotten. May God bless and sustain you. ~ Sherry Brantley & the Buie Family of Lake View

Praying for the Pernell family

Prayers for Mrs Cynthia and family. A great man has left us and moved on to his new home. "Bunn" was an inspiration to all by the way he lived his life. First met him when he was an officer in Lake View many years ago and he always had that easy smile and love life and people. He will be missed by so many. George Horne

Prayers for Mrs Cynthia and family. A great man has left us and moved on to his new home. "Bunn" was an inspiration to all by the way he lived his life. First met him when he was an officer in Lake View many years ago and he always had that easy smile and love life and people. He will be missed by so many. George Horne

Thanks for your faithful service to our community! My deepest sympathy to the Pernell, may you find comfort during this difficult time. Moody Family

Sending Prayers And Love To Mrs. Cynthia And Family. God Is your Strength Always! The McNeil Family

Job Well-done Sheriff Pernell. You were truly a good and faithful servant to your church and community, and of course your family. You will always be remembered as a man of his word. You made every effort to make positive changes and get the job done- great or small! Your Life was a HUGE impact in Dillon County Sir! You will be sorely missed. R.I.P. Mr. Pernell. Shawnda and Timothy McNEil

Prayers for the family and friends. May God give you comfort. Denease Chestnut/Terry Mishue

Sending prayers to the Pernell family for comfort & peace during these very difficult days ahead.

Victory Sports Racing Sam Gammon & staff

At this time sorry isn't a word to say to Douglas's (Humbunny) family/friends. I've known Douglas for so much time. Felt like we was part family because my mom (clerk of court-Dillon county) forever & a day counted on him & he in return counted on her!! He was so humble/kind, cared about everyone, as everyone cared for him. Only time will lesson the pain but nothing or no one will ever be able to take his place in this ole' world!! Praying for strength for his family & loved ones to be able to put one small step in front of the other..

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Cynthia and the Pernell family. May y'all find comfort in knowing that God is right by your side. Sheriff as we called him will truly be missed. He was a unique man. Kathy Sowells and Family

Our deepest sympathy in the lost of your love one..And thank you Sheriff for the care of Dillon County. Your Newtown family..Shirl and Jeffery Williams

Sending my Condolences to Mrs. Cynthia in the lose of you Husband Friend Father and the Love of your Life. May our Father in Heaven comfort you and your Family at this time. Love you always and will miss him dearly. Susan M. Wilkins. Mrs. Ethel L. McRae Daughter 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💞💞💞

MR. AND MRS.KENDALL AND JEANETTE RICHARDSON....OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REVELATION 21:3,4

Cynthia,we are so sorry for your loss,as well as for the entire Pernell family. Hum was a man of integrity and humility. He never,ever forgot where he came from. He truly cared about Dillon County and the Newtown Community. He cared about young and old. Especially our young men in the community. He was always determined to see that they walked a straight path throughout life. We will truly miss him.THE SINGLETON FAMILY Jeanette,Cynthia,Sue,Tina

Our deepest sympathy to This family during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Richard and Rose Williams Columbia, SC

My Deepest Condolences,Praying Continually For The Families. Elder Larry Gene Farmer

Our sincere condolences to Sheriff Douglas "Humbunny" Pernell's family, Sheriff's Office and friends. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Cynthia, we pray God gives you peace and comfort during this time. Staff of Dillon Dialysis

My prayers are with the family & friends of such a great man. May God grant you peace and comfort in knowing His child is walking beside Him

Praying for the Pernell family, my deepest condolences

I extend my condolences and prayers to the Pernell Family. Doug was kind and very respectful to the Harley Family. I know he will be greatly missed at Manning Baptist.

Sandra Harley, Charlotte, NC

Sending my condolences to the family of Sheriff Pernell

Sending my sincere condolences to the Pernell family during the loss of Sheriff Douglas "Humbunny" Pernell. May the peace of God give the family the peace that surpasses all understanding in the the days,weeks,months, and years to come.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Douglas was a great man and I admired and respected him. I'm proud of all his accomplishments and saddened his ability to continue to do good work was cut short. As so many others will, I'll miss him terribly. Rest in Peace my good friend.

My prayers are with the Dillon Sheriff's Office and the Pernell family

Rip Pernell prayers for your family.

I'm sorry to hear about the sudden passing of sheriff Pernell. Kent Young

Prayers of peace and comfort for the family and friends of "Humbunny". Nothing but found memories of such a kind, loving, compassionate, and humble soul. He gave his ALL. Rest in peace until we meet again, Hum, rest in peace.🙏🙏❤️❤️ -- Latrae Woodberry

My thoughts and prayers are with the pernell family and the Dillion county sheriffs office during this difficult time of loss.

Words can't begin to describe the hurt. The Purnell family are in our thoughts and prayers. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. He was such a loving, helpful,selfless man whom will be missed by us all. Love Stephanie German-Thompson and family

I'm truly sorry for loss. My sincerest condolences the family of Hum. I know that he loved his family, but his heart was so big that he loved his city, the county, and the community of Newtown. He embraced Dillon County and we embraced him as well. He showed respect and earned a lot of respect throughout his life. He will be missed. I will keep the family in my prayers and i will continually pray for your strength and peace. Once again, I'm sorry. Psalm 37:23-24 Keith E. McRae

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.". Sending prayers to the family, friends and law enforcement family. Mrs. Wanda (Steve) Weaver

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.". John 15:13. Sending my prayers to the family, friends, and law enforcement family.

Our sincere sympathy to the Pernell Family. May God's grace strengthen and comfort you today and the days ahead. May the memories of Douglas always bring joy to your lives. Our family shall remember your family in prayer. Magnolia T. Williams and Family

I pray God will comfort and keep your family, and friends during this difficult time. Marvin and Frieda Harley Harrison twp Michigan.

Mrs. Shirley Covington and her Family send condolences and prayers to the family. Sheriff Pernell love the Dillon County community and Manning Baptist Church all of his life... He is a true Legacy Leader in our community. We will continue to keep Ms. Cynthia, family, and many friends are in our prayers. RIP Sir!

I'm Ronald White, and sharing my condolences for a giant of a man, a husband of a wife and family, Sheriff of a city county he was raised and love. You will be missed among your brethren. God blessed you, and cover you in His Grace and Mercy, In Jesus name, Amen!

Bishop Freeman McLeod and Bright Light Apostolic Church Family are very sad for your loss Cynthia and Family. Words cannot express the sincerity of the prayers and sympathy that we send to the family of Sheriff Purnell. We know that God can and will strengthen you during this difficult time of such a great loss. You are in our prayers.

Love Bishop Freeman McLeod and Bright Light Apostolic Church Family of Sellers SC

Our prayers are with Cynthia and her family.

Our sincere prayers and condolences to this family, We will truly miss Douglas as a neighbor, church member, and The Sheriff of Dillon County. -Jason and Betty Gunter

i pray the lord will comfort your family and friends in this time of need. you will be missed.......... your friend.. Rick

Douglas saved my life 30 years ago. He was a Great Man and the Best Sheriff Dillon County ever had.. My thoughts and prayers is with his family durning this time..

Words cannot express the sincerity of the sympathy that we send to the family of Sheriff Purnell. We know that God can and will help you learn how to live with such a great loss. You are in our prayers.

Words can't express how I feel for the family that has gone through so much in a short time in dealing with grief. My condolences to Cynthia, the boys and the family at this time. Humbunny was a good man who loved his family and his community. He will be missed but he's resting in Jesus arms. Rest on Sheriff Douglas " Humbunny " Pernell. Signing off, your work down here is done. Evone Smith & Family of Rowland, NC

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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