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Earl David Goodwater

1969 - 2023

Earl David Goodwater obituary, 1969-2023, Charleston, SC

BORN

1969

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc. - North Charleston

2119 Dorchester Road

North Charleston, South Carolina

Earl Goodwater Obituary

Earl David Goodwater GOOSE CREEK - Mr. Earl David Goodwater, 53, of Goose Creek, SC, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The family extends an invitation to share in his Celebration of Life Service on Saturaday, May 20, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Olive Branch A.M.E. Church, 1734 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. The Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens, 1308 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC. The viewing will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023, from 3:00pm-6:00pm at Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, 2119 Dorchester Road, Charleston, SC. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife: Trena R. Goodwater; children: Carmen Gilliard (Dontell), Charmaine Goodwater, Chenelle Goodwater, Cherri Goodwater, Catrena Goodwater and Earl Goodwater, Jr.; mother: Helen Goodwater; grandchildren, siblings and a host of relatives and friends. He was a Crane Operator with the SC Ports Authority. Condolences and flowers may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements by Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 2119 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC (843)722-3676. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 17 to May 18, 2023.

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Mike Sopher

August 25, 2023

My Deepest Condolences to Earl's Family! This brakes my heart to hear of this tragic loss of such a kind hearted caring man! Earl always seemed happy and was eager to help others. I know he will be deeply missed by all that knew him!

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3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc. - North Charleston

2119 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29405

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Olive Branch A.M.E. Church

1734 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, SC

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2119 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29405

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