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D.J. Shultz, 32, ‘gentle giant’ who enjoyed sports

April 6, 2023

Douglas Joseph Shultz of Murrells Inlet died March 23 at his home. He was 32.

Known as D.J., he was born Sept. 2, 1990,  in London, Ohio, the son of Jamie Jones and the stepson of the late Robert Jones. He was very athletic and enjoyed a variety of sports.  D.J. was known to most people as a “gentle giant” with a heart bigger than himself.

In addition to his mother, of Murrells Inlet, he is survived by his brother, Zachery Henegar (Bre) of Arizona; his niece, Leslie Ray Henegar; his siblings, Brittany, Shirley Jo and Brian Jr., all of Ohio; his grandparents, Doug and Carol Shultz of Ohio; uncle and aunt, Joe and Dina Shultz of Ohio; his cousin, Melina Jo Shultz of Ohio; his special cousin, Danny Blevins; several aunts and uncles in Ohio and his best friend, Doty Rainer of Pawleys Island.

A celebration of his life was held March 29 at the family’s home.

Memorials may be made to Coastal Recovery Center, 1113 44th Ave. North, Suite 100, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (coastalrecoverycenter.com).

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