Rajen Sureshkumar Patel

Rajen Patel, 43, of Sumter, South Carolina, entered into the presence of the Lord on May 21, 2026.

Born on October 17, 1982, Rajen spent nearly his entire life in Sumter, where he became a familiar and beloved presence in the community. For more than 20 years, he worked in jewelry sales, remaining a steady and welcoming face through changing store owners, store names, and even changes to the mall itself. Customers and coworkers alike remember Rajen not simply for his professionalism, but for his warmth, kindness, and the genuine care he showed to every person he met. To many, seeing Rajen’s smile was one of the constants of their day.

Rajen was a devoted Christian whose faith guided his life and love for others. He will be remembered most for his innocent spirit and the genuine care he showed to people from all walks of life.

He is lovingly survived by his parents, Sureshkumar (Sudhir/Sam) Patel and Ilaben Patel; his brother, Viren Patel; his sister-in-grace, Sweta Patel; and his grandfather, Natvarbhai Patel.

We welcome all to Rajen’s Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at International Family Church, 1311 Marley Drive, Columbia, SC 29210.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Rajen’s life, a fundraiser has been established at GoFundMe.com/RajenPatel.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

- Proverbs 3:5 (NLT)

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