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Charles Forsberg Obituary

Charles Forsberg, Jr. James Island - Charles A. Forsberg, Jr. entered into eternal rest on November 30, 2015 after a brief illness. The relatives and friends of Mr. Charles A. Forsberg, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Thursday December 3, 2015 at the Catholic Church of the Nativity. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a Vigil Service at 6:45 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. His guestbook may be signed at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. He was born in Charleston on February 13, 1923. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Anne Clair Forsberg. The son of Charles A. Forsberg and Martha Matilda Lloyd Forsberg, he attended Mitchell School and Murray Vocational High School. He joined the Navy at age 17 just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor and survived the sinking of the USS Quincy off Guadalcanal. He worked in the gas department of SCE&G Co. for 38 years where he made numerous friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and most of all his family. He had a very quick wit and in his latter years, his wit was without a governor. He is survived by his children: Charles A. Forsberg (Rose), Daniel C. Forsberg (Maureen), JoAnne F. Sisnroy (Bob), Dennis J. Forsberg (Ann Marie), Mary F. Hughes (Douglas) and Patricia F. Forbes; his grandchildren: Dawn S. Althen, C. Jeffrey Forsberg, Lori S. Schrecker (Michael), Jason M. Forsberg, Jessica F. Sanyi (Jim), Ashley T. Unrue (Wes), Natalie C. Forsberg, C. Elise Forsberg, Clair M. Forsberg, Maura C. Forsberg, and Ryan D. Hughes; his great-grandchildren: Shane E. Windham, Caroline B. Windham, Madeline (Ella) Schrecker, Charles A. Schrecker, Ansley E. Unrue, and Colton J. Sanyi. Memorial contributions may be made to Nativity Catholic Church Building Fund, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. 843-766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2015.

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Michael Lake, JR

December 4, 2015

Right about now, there is one helluva Bingo Party going on with Uncle Charlie and my Paw Paw calling out the numbers and irritating the women. Will never forget my time at the Lake with Uncle Charlie and the rest of those who left before him.

December 4, 2015

Danny, Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kevin Mitchell.

Richard Wooten, Jr

December 4, 2015

On behalf of CHE Surveying, we send our sympathy and prayers to the family.

Kevin Coffey

December 2, 2015

Please except our deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family during this trying time. Kevin, Susan, Breiyan, Chandler and KC Coffey

John Tatara

December 2, 2015

I am sad to hear about Uncle Charlie's passing. My deepest sympathies goes out to all of you.

December 2, 2015

So, So, sorry to hear about Uncle Charlie.Our deepest sympathies and hearts go out to all of you. Your daddy was one of the best and really loved by us all. We love you, Donna, Penny, Lloyd , Chris Clayton and family.

Tim and Bobbi Haechten

December 2, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Benjamin Aton

December 2, 2015

On behalf of the Foremost Pipeline Construction family, we wish to offer our prayers, condolences, and deepest sympathy to the Forsberg family. God Bless.

Jimmy,Patty,James & Lauren Hayes

December 2, 2015

Dear Dennis and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss.We hope that all of your memories help you through these difficult times.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.God Bless.

LINDA RUMPH

December 1, 2015

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR FORSBERG , GOD BLESS HIS WHOLE FANILY LINDA RIDGEWAY RUMPH

LINDA RUMPH

December 1, 2015

SO SORY TO HEAR ABYT MR. FORSBERG. IT SOUNDS AS IF HE HAD A NICE LIFE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LINDA RIDGEWAY RUMPH

Wayne Ayer

December 1, 2015

Joanne, Special thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I recall your Dad being my Dad's supervisor back in the day at SCE&G. God bless each of you.

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