On January 16, Thomas Ravenel announced the death of his father, Arthur Ravenel Jr. “Rest in Peace Dad 3/29/27-1/16/23,” he tweeted. “It’s what he wanted (to meet his maker) but I’ll miss the non-stop love and laughs he gave me over the years,” Thomas added. The senior Ravenel was 95 years old at the time of his death.
While many South Carolina natives may have been aware of the Ravenel name, the family’s prominence became more widely known during Thomas’ stint on “Southern Charm.” He often spoke about his family’s longstanding history in Charleston, with his lineage dating back to the French Huguenots who arrived in South Carolina in 1686, per Bravo. The famous Ravenel bridge was also mentioned frequently on “Southern Charm,” and was named after Arthur spearheaded its reconstruction during his 1996 state senate campaign.
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As listed by the South Carolina State House, Arthur served in the U.S. Congress from 1987 to 1995. He was the state senator from 1981 to 1985 and served again from 1997 to 2003. He was also in the United States Marine Corps from 1945 to 1946. After his death, many fellow politicians paid their respects.
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