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George Hodgkiss Obituary

George Kingman Hodgkiss, Jr. MT. PLEASANT - George Kingman Hodgkiss, Jr., 79, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2009. He was born on October 22, 1929 in Panama to the late Commander G. K. Hodgkiss, USN and Gertrude May Cory Hodgkiss. As a boy, King witnessed the attack at Pearl Harbor. He graduated from Brown University in 1951, served as an officer in the US Navy, was a Vice President at SC National Bank, and retired from Wachovia. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Joan Sams Hodgkiss; daughter, Elizabeth Huey (husband Bill); and sons G. Kingman Hodgkiss, III (wife Lisa) and Richard C. Hodgkiss (wife Amy); grandchildren Eliza & Emily Huey, K.C. & McCray Hodgkiss, Cory & Mollie Hodgkiss & Lizzie Gour. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Phillip's Church, 142 Church St., Charleston, 29401 or the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Rd, N. Charleston, SC 29406 (in honor of Shadow, his faithful Labrador). Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Phillips Episcopal Church, 142 Church St, Charleston, SC, and reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Inurnment will be at Christ Episcopal Church, Churchyard Cemetery, Hwy 17-N, Mt Pleasant, SC. Funeral arrangements will be handled by McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 11 to Oct. 16, 2009.

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Joyce Murray

October 16, 2009

King was a good friend to my late husband Brannon and myself. We were formerly Murray Tile Company.

October 16, 2009

Dear Jo,Elizabeth,Kingman and Richard,We were saddened to learn of Kings passing.He was a very kind and generous man to all.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,The Huey family

Phil Clark

October 16, 2009

I was so upset when mom and dad told me about Mr Hodgkiss's passing. I am so sorry for ya'lls loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Anne Robichaux

October 14, 2009

Jo,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. He sounded like he was a wonderful man. I'm sure you have many happy memories of your lives together and hope they will help you through this hard time. Please know that you and your family are in my heart and prayers.
With deepest sympathy, Anne

Peggy Rogers

October 14, 2009

Dear Mrs. Hodgkiss, please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear husband. My husband, Jonathan, was his roommate in the Roper Rehab Hospital earlier this month and it was my pleasure to meet both of you briefly. In spite of his very serious condition, his thoughts were always of you as he spoke with such love and concern for your health and safety. I had no idea what a wonderful life he had lived but in our short time together it was obvious that he was a man of great knowledge, wisdom, compassion and a very gracious gentleman. It was a privilege to meet you folks, even under such hard circumstances, may the Lord bless you and your family in this time of loss. Sincerely, Peggy & Jonathan Rogers

Charlie /Carolyn Price

October 13, 2009

Kingman and Lisa, Carolyn and I are sadden for you at the passing of your father...our prayers and brotherly love are with you and the rest of your family at this time. IN HIS LOVE, Charlie and Carolyn Price

Horace Curry

October 13, 2009

It was with great sorrow that I heard the news of King's passing. I was honored to have known him. He was a great friend and my banker. One could feel his earnest and heart felt concern about any issues that I had to talk with him about. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Power Delivery Engineering Admin & Gen

October 13, 2009

Our Sincere Sympathy. May God strengthen and comfort you at this time.

Louise and Ed Huff

October 12, 2009

We are saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one. May God bless your family in this time of grief.

Doris Sams

October 12, 2009

Aunt Joan, Elizabeth, Kingman and Richard,

I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle King. He was such a special man and an integeral part of the famiy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I love you all,
Doris

Lynn Ward

October 11, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about "King". You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

The Ward Family
McClellanville, Isle of Palms, James Island

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