Edd Chariker Obituary

When I was a student at Charleston Southern University, for two years I worked in the ER at Trident Hospital. That's where I met Dr. Chariker. I had an interest in medicine and Dr. Chariker gave me his listening year. If he had a surgery in the evening when I was working, he would see me and say " I'm doing surgery, wanna watch?" What a remarkable man, what a man of grace. I'm just now learning of his passing, but from what I'm reading it appears that he and I will meet again in our heavenly home.

You were always so very kind to share your knowledge with me. It truly helped me to grow as a nurse, and to enjoy my profession so much more. And you and Fredda were both good friends to me. Thanks for all, Edd. You are never forgotten.
Pamela Allison

I have very fond remembrances of Edd. He was a gifted surgeon and a true gentleman. I will never forget him, or all that he taught me; and the good times we passed as colleagues in the ICU. He always thanked the entire team for for our participation following any crisis, successful or not. He is fondly remembered.

Edd was both my mentor and my dear friend. I also worked with Fredda for a short time before she retired. I learned practically all I know about CT surgery from Edd. He was one of the most kind and polite gentlemen I ever knew. I also learned how to talk to patients from him. I remember him with thankfulness and only fond memories.

I must say how terribly sad I was to hear of Dr. Chariker's passing. In Dec. 1992, our family received terrible news that my father had lung cancer. I was working for a physician at that time and had heard of Dr. Chariker. My father was from Mullins, SC and he came to Charleston for his care. Dr. Chariker was one of his physicians, among many others, but he topped the list. He had an incredible way of comforting our family. I just have to say that I have never met anyone like him, in his profession. He really seemed to care for his patients and I know he will be missed by those who worked with him and especially his loving family. God bless you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of your loss. Dr. Chariker was my husband's doctor for many years. I am so saddened by his passing. May you take comfort in knowing he is at peace and in God's hands now.

Dear Sarah Anne and Family,
I am so saddened to read about your father passing away. I'm thinking about you and send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Marissa

Edd was my physician mentor, my colleague for many years, and also my cherished friend. He is the wonderful man who gave birth to and nurtured my life-long love of cardiac surgery. Fredda is dearly loved as well. Gone, but still alive in my heart.

To the Chariker Family
I was a patient of Dr. Chariker's and when I first met him I was so apprehensive about my vein surgery.

Right from the start he put me at ease and explained everything to me.
I found him to be kind, caring and compassionate. A "true gentlemen" with an amazing bedside manner.
I am so sorry for your loss.

my thoughts and prayers are with the whole family hold on to our savior and in your heart know HE HAS NOT GONE HE HAS JUST GONE AHEAD

Dear Fredda,
On behalf of all your Bible Study Fellowship Family, please know our prayers are with you with precious husband joining the angels. Thank you for being such a role model couple and Godly lady of integrity to all of us as you make beautiful music for the Lord. Isaiah 57:1-2. In His Grip, Your Bible Study Fellowship Sisters in Christ

Ed Chariker was a good man, father and friend as well as an excellent physician. He will be greatly missed.

Dr. Chariker was one of the most kind and humble people I have ever known. He treated his patients and co workers with a level of care and compassion that was very rare. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him over several years at Trident. He was a blessing in many people's lives including my own. My prayers go out to the family. Thank you for sharing your husband and your dad with us. Carol Harding RN Oncology

Thank you For always Being There . A Mentor and a great man and Friend .May god keep your Family and Friends close .Such a beautiful life gone way to soon .

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. It is obvious Dr. Chariker was highly esteemed in the community and will be greatly missed by his peers, friends, and most of all his family. The staff of SCMA/MIT join me in extending our heartfelt condolences.

Dr. Chariker was the best!! He took care of my father 7 years ago for four months while he was in the hospital until he passed. He was always so kind and loving and was awesome when it came down to the final days of my dad 's life. Being a nurse I always looked forward to seeing him in the hospital. He was the best!! You will be greatly missed. My prayers are with your family! God bless !!

Am very sorry for your loss , my prayers are with you and your family.

Dr. Chariker was a truly great physican. He was compassionate, old fashioned (so sweet), and a true gentleman. He saved my life 11 years ago. I will miss him. My prayers go out to his family as I have been praying for him for the past few months when I learned that he was sick. God bless him - he is an angel!

Dr. Chariker was my physician for 10 years post surgery for lung cancer. He was the absolute best. I loved him for his kindness and the fact that he was old fashioned and a gentleman. I will truly miss him. He was a great physician. He saved my life.

I light this candle in memory of Dr. Chariker . In 1972 I started employment at the Burn Unit at MUSC . In June of 1976 I met Dr. Chariker . He was a resident on the Thoracic team and I that summer required emergency thoracic surgery . Having worked with many residents , there was a different air about Dr. Chariker . He showed such compassion and concern for me . It reinforced my belief in angels . God often sends angels to aid you when you're at a low and weak place in your life and I believe this to be the case at that time in my life . Later in the seventies he spent a period of time as a resident in the Burn Unit where I worked . His patients there all loved him for all the reasons I mentioned above and for me it was a joy working with him during his stay there . And finally after more than thirty years I met him again at his office at the Trident Arts Center . He was a rare man of medicine , he really cared for those who were sick and in distress . May your flight to Paradise be blissful Dr. Chariker . And may the Chariker family find some solace for you now have a blessed angel watching over you . God bless !

Dr. Chariker was a great man and physician. I had the honor to work with him. He was amazing with his patients and all his staff. Everyone that knows him loved him. I have wonderful memories and funny nicknames he would give me. We gained another angel to look over us. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. May your heart smile with loving memories.

I was saddened by the news of Edd's death. We grew up together in Clover, SC, and I always considered him my best childhood friend. Even then it was clear he would become an outstanding physician. Please accept by sincere condolences.

Dr Chariker was a great man and his loss will be deeply felt throughout the medical community, your family is in my prayers, God bless and keep you!

I have so many memories of the times I worked with Dr. Chariker at Charleston County Hospital when he was a resident and I was an ICU nurse. He was a skilled surgeon and an excellent teacher. He was kind to patients, families and staff and had a "wicked" sense of humor. Those were memorable times and I am happy that I had the privilege of working with him. My deepest sympathy to you all. Rest eternal grant him O Lord.

My first VATS procedure as a new scrub was with Dr. Chariker, a most compassionate kind man and an excellent educator! I looked forwarded to every time I was fortunate to be scheduled with him.
For the Chariker family, may loving warm memories ease and comfort all of you during a very sad time.

I am so sorry for your loss of someone so special, He saved my life and I will always remember him.

Dr.Chariker was a very special man. Burley,myself and Dr. Chariker had so many stories and laughs together. He will be missed. God bless him and his family. You will be in my prayers.

Dr. Chariker touched my famly twice, caring for my dad for several years, and again with my husband. He was a kind and caring doctor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.

One of the best doctors and person I've met. Will always cherish the memories forever. Dr. Chariker will be greatly missed.

one of the most caring drs I've ever known he always had time for his patients and familys may god bless you with sweet memories and the love of your families help in the days to come

I can thank you not only for my life, but for being a warm and compassionate doctor. Thank you for everything and condolences to the family..

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Dr Chariker will obviously be greatly missed. May your precious memories of him always bring you comfort. God is for us a refuge and strength - Psalms 46

I will cherish all the memories. You always had kind words to say coming from a kind heart. Thanks for the memories.

Dr. Chariker will be sorely missed. I am privileged to have worked with him! Heaven has received an angel.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dr.Chariker was one of the most caring, compassionate people I have ever known. He was kind not only to his patients but the nurses that took care of his patients. I worked in ICU for 15 yrs and learned so much from him. He also took great care of my husband and parents along the way; never hesitating to ask how they were and to step in to help me get something they might need. I will always be thankful for him. Although, I could not really do anything for him during his illness, I did pray for him often. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with his family and very close friends. Our community has lost a wonderful man.

Thankyou Dr Chariker for all the kindness you gave to me at Trident Hospital when I started my career becoming an RT. You were always so patient helping me with drawing ABG's when I was an OJT, and using those glass syringes! Throughout my career I have been lucky to have known you.