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Edward Oswald Obituary

Edward H. Oswald, Jr. Hollywood, SC - Edward "Poofie" Oswald, Jr., 67, husband of Betty Woods Oswald, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Oswald, Jr., are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2017, at the graveside, at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, Friday evening, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.comHe was born December 26, 1949, in Charleston, SC, son to the late Edward Hardin Oswald and Bonita Browning Oswald. Edward served in the United States Army in Vietnam. After returning home he operated the family business, the Pine Castle Motel in Charleston, SC. Edward had a huge heart and loved his family above all. He was known as a giver, great story teller and always having a smile on his face. He had a love for everything outdoors and was an avid deer hunter. Edward is survived by his wife, Betty Woods Oswald; daughter, Amanda Taylor (Marcus) of Charleston, SC; two grandchildren, Sydney and Amelia; two nieces and five nephews. Edward was preceded in death by his sister, Brownie Oswald Hightower. I lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hollings Cancer Center, MUSC Foundation, 18 Bee St., MSC 450, Charleston, SC 29425 or to Camp Happy Days, 1 Carriage Ln., Bld. C, Ste. 101-2, Charleston, SC 29407. 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 Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2017.

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Patsy Tiffin

December 12, 2017

My condolences to the family, he was a great person and will be missed. RIP Poofie

Ashley Clark-Powell, AH Class 02

December 9, 2017

Mrs. Oswald and Amanda,

My heart goes out to you and your entire family at this difficult time. Please know that your family is in my prayers.

Wimpy and Annie Seyle

December 9, 2017

We are going to miss you Poofie. Rest In Peace.

Bryan and January Turner

December 8, 2017

Betty. So so sorry to hear about Poofie. Our prayers and thoughts for the family.

Linda Mohler

December 8, 2017

Betty,
I'm so very sorry to hear about your husband. May you and your family cherish all of your fond memories of him and keep him close in your heart. May he RIP.

Anquinette Gadson

December 8, 2017

Betty,
May God comfort and keep you and your family in peace during this time of sorrow. I will keep you all in my prayers.

james--doodle harrelson

December 8, 2017

going to miss ya man from jr high till now had some times rip brother

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