Arthur Ravenel Jr. Biography: Net Worth, Family, Death, Net Worth, Age, Wikipedia, Wife, Siblings, Children

Arthur Ravenel Jr. was an American businessman and politician from Charleston, South Carolina.

He served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995. Ravenel was also instrumental in developing the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, a significant landmark in Charleston.

His contributions to South Carolina’s infrastructure and politics have left a lasting impact on the state.

Profile

• Full name: Arthur Ravenel Jr.
• Date of birth: March 29, 1927
• Age: 97 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Businessman, politician
• Height: N/A
• Parents: Arthur Ravenel Sr. (father), Mary Allen Boykin (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Jean Rickenbaker Ravenel
• Children: Suzanne Ravenel, Arthur Ravenel III, Renee Ravenel, Eva Ravenel, William Ravenel, Thomas Ravenel
• Relationship status: Married at the time of death
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: N/A
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Arthur Ravenel Jr. is now posthumously at 97 as of 2024. He was born to Arthur Ravenel Sr. and Mary Allen Boykin on March 29, 1927, in Charleston, South Carolina.

During the waning days of World War II, Ravenel enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1945 to 1946.

He received a Bachelor of Science from the College of Charleston in 1950. After graduation, he became a realtor and general contractor.

Personal Life

In 1974, Ravenel married Jean Rickenbaker, and they had four children together: Suzanne, Arthur III, Renee, and Eva.

In 1981, he married his second wife, Louise Rodgers, with whom he had two children: William and Thomas.

His son, Thomas Ravenel, also pursued a political career, serving as the South Carolina State Treasurer. Thomas resigned from office after only six months following serious legal allegations.

Career

Ravenel began his political career in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1953 to 1959.

He switched to the Republican Party in the 1960s and was elected to the South Carolina Senate in 1980, serving until 1986.

In 1986, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing South Carolina’s 1st congressional district until 1995.

During his tenure, he focused on constituent services and rarely sponsored legislation. After leaving Congress, Ravenel was elected to the South Carolina Senate in 1996, serving until 2005.

Awards

Ravenel was honoured with naming the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina, in recognition of his contributions to the state’s infrastructure.

Net Worth

Arthur Ravenel Jr.’s net worth at the time of his death in 2023 was around $2 million.

Death

Arthur Ravenel Jr. passed away on January 16, 2023, at 95. He was buried at the cemetery of Huguenot Church in Charleston.

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