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George Bloodworth Obituary

George Rolfe Bloodworth CHARLESTON - George Rolfe Bloodworth, 88, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Saturday, July 15, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun Street, at 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at the Charleston Elks Lodge, 1113 Sam Rittenburg Blvd. George was born March 22, 1935, in San Diego, California, son of the late James Thomas Bloodworth and Earlene Harley Bloodworth. He was a graduate of Chicora High School and attended Clemson University. He was retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard where he served as the Lead Test Director. George was the Past Commodore and Life Member of the James Island Yacht Club. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge, past Exalted Ruler, Secretary, and State Secretary. George is survived by his son, Thomas C. Bloodworth of James Island, SC; daughters: Georgia Lyn Williams of Charleston, SC, Carol Lee Roberts of Kingstree, SC, and Elizabeth Marie Bloodworth of Bonneau, SC; four grandchildren: Jesse Alan Morros, Megan Drew Morros, April Marie Owens and Alva John Roberts; and three great-grandchildren: Ira Alan Morros, Dorothy Jane Morros and Asher Clarke Owens. George was predeceased by his wife, Mary Jane Wilson Bloodworth. Memorials may be made to The Charleston Elks Lodge Scholarship Fund, Charleston, SC No. 242, 1113 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2023.

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yolanda

July 12, 2024

its hard to believe a year has passed. just continue to remember the good times you had and live your lives to the fullest.

Robert Woods (Woody)

July 25, 2023

Rest in peace George, good friend and classmate. Prayers for the family.

Rita & Tommy Baker

July 21, 2023

Always a Friend, Always a Gentleman. Remembering and Honoring a life well lived. RIP our Dear Friend

Rita & Tommy Baker

July 21, 2023

Yolanda Edwards

July 20, 2023

Tommy, May God bless you and your family during your time of sorrow. Sincerely your friends always Yolanda and Douglas Edwards

Martin H. Diamond Jr

July 19, 2023

I am very sorry to here about George, he was a great guy and I like talking with him at the Elks, prayers to the family he will be missed.

Cathy Hyatt

July 19, 2023

Dear family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go thru this difficult time. George was a good man & always had a smile & kind words. Let your fondest memories bring you comfort & peace!

Joanie Rugheimer Clute

July 19, 2023

So sorry to hear of George's passing. However, I am sure he is dancing with Mary Jane. Your eyes may shed tears because of missing him, but smile for the sweet memories of good times that you shared.

Maria and Tim Latto

July 19, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May his memory be eternal.
Maria and Tim Latto

Kay and Ron Hanna, Jr

July 19, 2023

Ron and I send our condolences to your family.
May you find peace knowing that your parents are reunited.
I have fond memories of your parents through the Elks and sailing adventures with my parents, George and Tena Strickler.
Kay Strickler Hanna and Ron Hanna, Jr

Thomas Ragon

July 19, 2023

I had been in his house many times when I was young, great family. My condolences to all the family. My prayers are with you in your time of loss.

Tammy Solomon Conner

July 18, 2023

My sincere condolences! So sorry for the loss of your father. May he Rest in Peace.

John J. Gilbert

July 18, 2023

To the extended family of Mr. George Bloodworth. Please accept sincere sympathy from me and my later father Cecil, who was a good friend of Mr. George at the Elks Lodge. I had many opportunties to meet him when I was younger and always thought he was very nice person. So sorry to hear of his passing and hope the family has the strength to move forward after losing Mr. George.

The Guffin family

July 18, 2023

We´re so sorry for the loss of your father. Our love and prayers to you Lyn and your families.

Elizabeth Graziano

July 18, 2023

Lyn,,
We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet father. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed!
Elizabeth, Volunteers Betsy and Andrea and the Crescent Hospice Staff

Connie Baker

July 18, 2023

Sending my love and prayers to the family.

Vince Whetsell

July 17, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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