George Haltiwanger Obituary

George Henry Haltiwanger LADSON - George Henry Haltiwanger, 89, widower of Caroline Vaughn Haltiwanger, entered into eternal rest Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his residence in Ladson, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. Haltiwanger are invited to attend his funeral services on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 12 noon at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior Thursday at the funeral home. George was born October 28, 1924 in Charleston, SC, the son of the late William H. Haltiwanger and Sophie McDonald Haltiwanger. He attended James Simmons Craft School, Rivers, Jr. High school, Murray Vocational, and Palmer Tech College, where he received a AA degree in Police Science. He was employed by S.C. Power Co., joined the United States Navy December 1941 and retired December 1961 as a Bos'n Mate First Class. He received the following awards and medals, Good Conduct- six awards, American Theater, Asiatic Pacific - two stars, WWII Victory, Philippine Liberation, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Occupation, Korea - two stars, RKO War Service, UN Korean service, Korean Defense Service and Vietnam Presidential Unit citation and Armed Forces Service. George was employed by the city of Charleston Police Dept. from 1962 - July 1963, he was also employed by The Department of Defense Police and retired October 1990 as a Captain. He was awarded several Superior accomplishment awards. He was member of the S.C. Law Enforcement Asscoiation, Life Time member of Veteran of Foreign Wars and American Legion, and also a Free Mason Landmark 76. He is survived by his daughters: Kathi W. Surell and Angella Phillips, both of Ladson, SC; a son: Herman F. Whitley Jr. of Washington, DC; sisters: Elsie Hoyt of NY, Emilly Spross of Wesly Chapel, FL and Caroline Ray of Canisteo, N.Y.; brothers: James Haltiwanger and Billy Haltiwanger, both of N. Charleston, SC and Carl Haltiwanger of Walterboro, SC.; 4 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brothers: Dickey, William H. and Robert Haltiwanger. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George's honor to: Fisher House, 111 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 294-8560. Arrangements provided by CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERALS and CREMATIONS, 7113 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 797-2222. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting www.carolinamemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston