Valente Rakell Eady

Obituary For Valente Rakell Eady

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.?” ~John 14:1

The love and knowledge of those so near and dear gives us strength when we are weak, and their precious memories gives joy to our hearts even in the midst of tears. Earthly life for Valente Rakell Eady, April 2, 1984. He was the beloved son of John Murdaugh and Shirley Eady Barton and Carl Barton.

Valente Rakell Eady was a native of Allendale County, South Carolina. He was a graduate of Allendale County Public School System and attended Winthrop University. He was employed at Scotsman Ice Systems. At an early age, he sought God’s direction, guidance and His precious Holy Spirit and was united in fellowship with Saint Luke Baptist Church.

“Tank,” as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, grew up in a warm and loving family environment. His family was the love of his life, and he enjoyed cooking and grilling for them. He also enjoyed playing his Xbox and exploring the computer; he knew knowledge was power. Tank was a devoted son, brother, and loyal friend; and will be best remembered for the love he had for his family.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Elnora Eady and Alfred “Butch” Williams, Sr., and his paternal grandfather: John Murdaugh, Sr. He departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Fairfax.

His presence shall always be remembered by: his loving parents: Shirley Eady Barton and Carl Barton, and John (Karen) Murdaugh, Blythe, GA; Sister: Elanda Murdaugh, Hephzibah, GA; Two Brothers: Carl Kareem Eady, Columbia, SC and Johnathan Murdaugh, Martinez, GA; Grandmother: Dorothy Davis, Islandton, SC; Eight Aunts: Gail (Charles) Gray-Sanders, Barnwell, SC, Anne Simmons, Barbara Saxon, Willie Mae Duncan, Patricia Hall, all of Fairfax, SC, Barbara Murdaugh, Walterboro, SC, Mona Lisa Williams and Shatorie (Trey) Williams, Brooklyn, NY; Four Uncles: Donald Eady, Barnwell, SC, Ricky Simmons, Fairfax, SC, Cleveland Williams, Brooklyn, NY, and Vincent Loadholt, Huntsville, Al; Great Granduncle: John Edward Eady, Fairfax, SC; Honorary Father: Melvin Williams, of the home; Honorary Sister: Na’Stasha Bates, Spartanburg, SC; Honorary Uncle: Marvin (Ricky) Gray, Fairfax, SC; Four Honorary Aunts: Joyce Elaine Washington, Barnwell, SC, Ruby Gray, Cheryl Grant and Verona Grant, all of Fairfax, SC; Devoted Partner and Children: Kimkeisha Patterson and Kirstyn Patterson, Kavion Patterson, Kendrick Bradley and Rakhiya Bradley, Ulmer, SC; Six Devoted Cousins: Carol Saxon Bryant, Whitley Deloach and Gary Hall, Jr, all of Fairfax, SC, TyAsia Eady, Jacksonville, FL, Jaquay Washington and Mandrell Washington, both of Atlanta, GA; Six Devoted Friends: Tworshonda Aldrich and Jamal Smalls, both of Columbia, SC, Tommie Doe and Bernard Owens, Jr, both of Allendale, SC, Sherrie Grant and Mark Chisolm, both of Fairfax, SC; God Brother: Willente Owens, Guyton, GA; A host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

“A SERVICE ABOVE SELF”

Please remember to keep the Eady family lifted in prayer.

You may email condolences to: mfrileysfuneralhome@yahoo.com

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