Mr. Gary Alan Schraibman
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Mr. Gary Alan Schraibman

  • February 9, 1963 - August 11, 2012
  • Columbia, South Carolina
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“Dear Lou & Family, Gary became my financial planner in 1996 when I moved here from PA. Over the last 16 years he has gained my implicit trust...Read More » ”
1 of 49 | Posted by: Christine Duncan - Columbia, SC

“Lou, Olivia, George, and Will, I am truly heartbroken for the loss of your husband and dad. Please know that you are in my prayers. You are a...Read More » ”
2 of 49 | Posted by: Sandy Scarborough - Columbia, SC, SC

“Lou, Olivia, George, and Will, I am truly heartbroken for the loss of your husband and dad. Please know that you are in my prayers. You are a...Read More » ”
3 of 49 | Posted by: Sandy Scarborough - Columbia, SC, SC

“Dear Lou, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Olivia, George and Will. Gary brightened our lives with his warm friendship and infectious smile...Read More » ”
4 of 49 | Posted by: Mark & Amy Dodds - London, UK

“We join with so many others who knew Gary in offering our deepest sympathy on the passing of a USC classmate (Jamie) and devoted Christian servant...Read More » ”
5 of 49 | Posted by: Jamie, Ernest and Sue McCutcheon - SC

“To The Schraibman Family, Like all those who were fortunate and privileged to have Gary as a friend, I am saddened to learn of his sudden passing....Read More » ”
6 of 49 | Posted by: Larry Ladue - Awendaw, SC

“I send my deepest condolences to Gary's family and friends. I work at Stephens in Little Rock and worked with Gary on a regular basis. He was one...Read More » ”
7 of 49 | Posted by: Paige Jenkins - Little Rock, AR

“The Peoples Family will be holding your family up in prayer daily as you go through this difficult time may the Lord carry you and keep you. ”
8 of 49 | Posted by: Jennifer Peoples - Clinton, SC

“Prayers to the Schraibman family during this extremely difficult time. May God continue to hold and comfort you. Vandy & Tem McFaddin ”
9 of 49 | Posted by: Vandy & Tem McFaddin - Blythewood, SC

“Dear Lou, Please know that I have had you and your children in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Gary certainly was a fine person and...Read More » ”
10 of 49 | Posted by: Barry Boyce - Spartanburg, SC

“My heart is with you Lou, Arnold, Jane and Michael. Gary was certainly a remarkable man and has had an impact on so many things in Columbia. I pray...Read More » ”
11 of 49 | Posted by: Johnny Stover - Columbia, SC

“To the Schraibman Family, As an employee of SPM Resorts, Gary handled my 401K & investments for several years. He was a wonderful person to talk...Read More » ”
12 of 49 | Posted by: Teri O'Conner - Myrtle Beach, SC

“Lou and family--we are heart broken for you all. Please know that you are in our prayers daily. ”
13 of 49 | Posted by: Kim Purcell - Greenwood, SC

“Gary will be missed....I remember him from the IBM days long ago. May God watch over your family and be with you in this time. Blessings to you all. ”
14 of 49 | Posted by: David Nute - Columbia, SC - IBM

“Dear Lou, Ronny and I are heartbroken to hear of Gary's passing. We have such fond memories of him, and our prayers are with you and your family....Read More » ”
15 of 49 | Posted by: Kay and Ronny Maxwell - Bamberg, SC

“Jane & Schraibman family, My heart breaks for you all. Having known Gary since he was a little boy & growing up with my Jim, this all seems too ...Read More » ”
16 of 49 | Posted by: Gary Edwards - Leesville, SC

“Lou, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
17 of 49 | Posted by: Tony and Susan Morgan - NC

“My thoughts and prayers are with you. This good man will be sorely missed by every one who knew him. Jo Dowdy wishes to send her condolance and...Read More » ”
18 of 49 | Posted by: Lillian Chamblesss - SC

“I am so saddened and shocked by the loss of Gary. He was a great man, and I always respected and admired him. I moved back to Columbia just over a...Read More » ”
19 of 49 | Posted by: Mike Farmer - Chapin - Friend

“Please accept our sincere condolences. Gery will be missed. ”
20 of 49 | Posted by: Jerry & Tammy Whitfield / Quality Plus Heating & Air, Inc. - SC

“Dear Arnold, I am so truly sorry for yoyr loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Warm regards, Jimmie Mills ”
21 of 49 | Posted by: Jimmie Mills

“Dear Schraibman Family, I just met Gary this past March in Little Rock at Stephens University and spoke with him there again in June. His passion...Read More » ”
22 of 49 | Posted by: Sherry Jarrell - Winston Salem, NC

“Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
23 of 49 | Posted by: David and Karla Johns - Columbia, SC

“Dear Lou, Doug and I were so saddened to read about Gary's passing in the Post and Courier this morning. You and the children are in our prayers....Read More » ”
24 of 49 | Posted by: Julianne Farnsworth - Charleston, SC

“Prayers for all of you during this most difficult time. My God wrap His loving arms around you and give you comfort and peace that only He can. ...Read More » ”
25 of 49 | Posted by: Tammy and Price Woodward - MO

“Lou , Michael, and family, Like many I am saddened and shocked by the sudden loss of Gary.Your family is in our prayers. Thinking of Gary...I just...Read More » ”
26 of 49 | Posted by: April Walton Garrison - SC

“Dear Mrs Schraibman and family, We extend our sincere condolences. Over the past ten years, Gary had become a good friend, able advisor, and...Read More » ”
27 of 49 | Posted by: George and Jean Davis - Columbia, SC

“Lou, Jane, Arnold and family, How my heart aches for all of you. Gary was full of life, a heart of gold and a heart for God. He touched many...Read More » ”
28 of 49 | Posted by: Becky Airheart - Columbias, SC

“My heart aches for the sudden loss of Gary - husband, father, son, brother, friend - but rejoices as he is now with Our Lord & Savior. Praying for...Read More » ”
29 of 49 | Posted by: Whitney Steele Marshall - Statham, GA

“Dear Mrs. Schraibman and Family, All of you are in my thoughts and in my prayers. May friends and family be at your sides, and may your faith...Read More » ”
30 of 49 | Posted by: Donna McKenna-Crook - Columbia, SC

“Wishing to extend our deepest condolences; your family is in our prayers. Gary will always be one of the most respected role models I have known. I...Read More » ”
31 of 49 | Posted by: Walter Hutto - Lexington, SC

“Dear Lou, My heart goes out to you and your dear children. Hold on tight, darling, as it's a bad ride, but it will turn out okay. We never have more...Read More » ”
32 of 49 | Posted by: Faye Simmons - Clinton, SC

“So very saddened by your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your families. Pamela Woods ”
33 of 49 | Posted by: Pamela Woods - Columbia , SC

“I am shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Jay Runy ”
34 of 49 | Posted by: Jay Runy - Columbia, SC

“Lou and family, You have been in our thoughts and paryers constantly since we heard the news. Gary was a good man and a good Christian. He will...Read More » ”
35 of 49 | Posted by: Wilson McDonald - Columbia, SC

“Lou, comforting words I know are tough at this time. Gary was such a great fall ball coach for Frank and the other boys at PBL. We will cherish that...Read More » ”
36 of 49 | Posted by: TOM BALDWIN - COLUMBIA, SC

“Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Schraibman family. Gary was so respected and loved by all who knew him. I learned so much from Gary...Read More » ”
37 of 49 | Posted by: Karen Middleton - Myrtle Beach, SC

“To The Schraibman Family and Friends we pray Not only that God will "comfort you as you mourn", but that He will fill you with His peace, a "peace...Read More » ”
38 of 49 | Posted by: Sabrina Greene FitzSimons and Family - SC

“Dear Lou and Children, We are saddened to hear of the loss of Gary. You are not on this journey alone as we and others will be lifting you and...Read More » ”
39 of 49 | Posted by: Brenda Riordan - Duluth, GA

“My thoughts and prayers are with your family. ”
40 of 49 | Posted by: Chuck Plowden

“Words can not express the sadness of the entire Russ family concerning the loss of Gary. It is so rare in one's life to meet such a wonderful and...Read More » ”
41 of 49 | Posted by: Karen Russ - Columbia, SC

“Dear Lou, please know that we are praying for you and the children and the rest of the family. Gary will always be remembered with his contagious...Read More » ”
42 of 49 | Posted by: Jim and Becky Edwards - Raleigh, NC

“Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. With much love, Charlene and Jason Lenker ”
43 of 49 | Posted by: Charlene Lenker - Columbia, SC

“How sorry I am, Michael and Cathy, to learn of your wonderful brother's and our friend's passing. My heart goes out to you guys so very much right...Read More » ”
44 of 49 | Posted by: Dinya Norris

“Both Linda and I have thought of Gary all day. He was one of the most faithful people I have ever met. Through his deliberate way, he encouraged us...Read More » ”
45 of 49 | Posted by: Jimmy and Linda Long - Columbia, SC

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We knew Gary through our son, Larry, amd thought very highly of Gary. Bud and Beverley Dowler ”
46 of 49 | Posted by: Bud and Beverley Dowler - SC

“I cannot imagine the burden, with this loss, you carry! We love you! You are a walking light for all us!! Ene ”
47 of 49 | Posted by: Ene swagart - Columbia, SC

“Our sincerest condolences to the Schraibman family. Bucky & Teague McQueen ”
48 of 49 | Posted by: Teague McQueen

“My deepest sympathy to all of the Schraibman family at this incredibly difficult time. Gary will be remembered fondly by the many lives that he...Read More » ”
49 of 49 | Posted by: Betsy Dunbar Sawyer - Columbia, SC


  • On a father-daughter trip in the dominacan republic
  • Dancing with daughter at a wedding party
  • in dominican republic with daughter Olivia

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Gary Alan Schraibman
COLUMBIA - Memorial service for Gary Alan Schraibman, 49, will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia SC 29204. A private burial will be held prior to the memorial service. The family will receive friends following the memorial service in Thompson Hall at the church.
Pallbearers will be Scott Sawyer, Wayne Weiss, Bob Wright, El Thompson, Robert Adams, Jack Shuler, Hagood Tighe, George Gore, Brad Tiller, Billy Wells, Joey McCue, Stephen Johnson and Dennis Way. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Gary's Thursday Men's Bible Study: Bill Higgins, Jack Somebody Wolfe, Bill Short, Joe Berry, Bill Metzger, Butch Jones, Bill Deloache, Chris Goodall, Richard Clayton, Chris Twitty, Michael Schraibman and Bill Jones. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.
Gary died Saturday, August 11, 2012. Born on February 9, 1963 in Columbia, he was a son of Arnold Harris Schraibman and Jane Elizabeth Martin Smith. Gary attended Hammond High School and the University of South Carolina where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He worked at IBM and Smith Barney before becoming a vice president of Stephens, Inc. Gary served as Clerk of Session at Eastminster Presbyterian Church and also served as a deacon and elder. He was a board member of Jubilee Academy and was very active in his Thursday Men's Bible Study.
Gary was a loving husband and father. He truly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved being outdoors – hunting, fishing, and being on his boat. He was a Christian who led his life with a purpose and passion that was contagious. He was a fisher of men.
Surviving are his wife, Lou Davenport Schraibman; children, Olivia, George, and Will Schraibman; grandmother, Frances Clarke Martin; siblings, Michael Schraibman and his wife, Aimee, Marshall Schraibman, Cathy Schraibman, Kathryn Moorer, Frank and Judy Smith III; nieces and nephews, Nan Davenport, Michael, Caroline, and Grace Schraibman, Mallie, Thomas, and Robert McKenzie, Sumner and Carter Moorer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ty and Hiller Davenport, Sally and Rob McKenzie, and Ami and James Chastain.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gary Schraibman Memorial Foundation, c/o Central Carolina Community Foundation, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213, Columbia SC 29204. The purpose of this foundation will be to further the Kingdom of God. Initial donations to the Gary Schraibman Memorial Foundation will go to Jubilee Academy; a cause in which Gary was actively and passionately involved. Jubilee Academy is a privately funded school in Columbia that educates and nurtures underprivileged children in a Christian environment.