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Don Wendell LeDuff

August 15, 1946 — March 23, 2025

Charleston, South Carolina

Don Wendell LeDuff

Don Wendell LeDuff entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital at 1:30 pm at the age of 78.

Born on August 15, 1946, in New Roads, LA, Wendell was the son of the late Eva Ricard LeDuff and the late Thomas LeDuff.

Wendell was a retired electrical engineer and an avid golfer; however, his greatest accomplishments were his two children and ten grandchildren. His love for his family was immeasurable.

In addition to his parents, Wendell is preceded in death by his brothers: Thomas LeDuff, James LeDuff, and Roland LeDuff, and sisters: Camilla LeDuff, Myrtis Duhe, Veronica Claude, Elaine Lewis, Gertrude Richard, Neita Duhe, and Lydia LeDuff.

Wendell is survived by his daughter, Donloyn Gadson (Aastan); son, Kevin LeDuff (Ferryl); grandchildren: Brandon Martell, Noah Gadson, Lauryn Gadson, John-Paul Gadson, Allen-Michael Gadson, Thomas Gadson, Kourtney Gadson, Chloe Gadson, Rowan LeDuff, and Jude LeDuff; and brother, Alton LeDuff.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at International Church of God, 1560 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29407, followed by the Celebration of Life Service at 12:00 PM at the church.

While the family appreciates flowers, please consider purchasing a memorial tree in their father's name. https://store.condolences.com/mcalister-smith-funeral-and-cremation-goose-creek/b2b9ef7a-c503-47f1-a29a-3ed4f7ec8dda/trees

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371.

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