Richard Clayton Vandross Obituary (1959

Mr. Richard Clayton Vandross, 62, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 24, 2021. He is survived by his loving siblings: Avis Florine V. Thompson, James Levon Vandross, Sr. (Juanita), Saundra V. Williams (Jeremiah), Herman A. Vandross, Susan Vallerie V. Coaxum (James), Jennifer V. Walton (Tracy), and George Clinton Vandross, Sr. (Beverly); adopted sister, Patricia Comfort-Capers; godchildren: Jeannice W. Appenteng and George C. Vandross, Jr.; special cousins: Timothy Rose and Jeriod Ravenel; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends. Mr. Vandross was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Sharon Vandross; mother, Lauretta S. Vandross; ; sister, Vanessa N. Vandross; brother, Leroy L. Smalls; maternal grandparents: James Soloman Smalls and Susan Beatrice Gaillard Smalls. In lieu of flowers make monetary donations to Susan Coaxum, 364 Curtiss Drive, Charleston, SC 29407, or St. John Reformed Episcopal Church, 91 Anson Street, Charleston, SC 29401 .