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George Harold "Rip" Kearse

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Keith Smith Funeral Service

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Allendale, South Carolina

George Kearse Obituary

George Harold "Rip" Kearse ALLENDALE, SC - George Harold "Rip" Kearse, 84, died Monday, June 10, 2013, at home, after a brief illness. Born in Fairfax on November 5, 1928, Mr. Kearse was the son of the late William Gordon and Sadie Hogg Kearse. He was a lifelong member of Fairfax First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Mr. Kearse was a 1950 graduate of The Citadel, a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, and a 1956 graduate of The University of South Carolina Law School. Shortly after his admission to the South Carolina Bar in 1956, he opened his law office in Allendale County, where he practiced continuously until his death. In the 1960's, he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from Allendale County. He was a member of Buford Lodge #27 AFM since 1957. For many years, Rip farmed the family land he loved so dearly. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 14, 2013, at Fairfax First Baptist Church with Dr. Larry Sizemore officiating. Mr. Kearse is survived by his widow, Jacqueline Weber Kearse, and his sister, Joanne Kearse Fulda; children, W. Gordon Kearse, and his wife, Linda H. Kearse, Elizabeth Kearse Gooding, and her husband, H. Woodrow Gooding, Julia Kearse Sharp, and her husband, Don C. Sharp III, Rachael Kearse Best, and her husband, William H. Best, John Morgan Kearse, Joseph W. Kearse, and his wife, Winifred F. Kearse; grandchildren, Carl Sharp, McHenry Kearse, Mary Katherine Kearse, Virginia Harper Breen, and her husband, Sean Breen, Rachael Sharp, John Kearse, Stiles Harper III, Hannah Kearse, Hugh Gooding, Andrew Kearse, and Alice Gooding. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sadie Maxwell Kearse, and a brother-in-law, Myron O. Fulda. The family will receive friends at home, 739 Main Street, Allendale, S.C., from 5:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, June 13, 2013. Memorial contributions may be made to The G.H. "Rip" Kearse Scholarship Fund at The Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, S.C. 29409. Keith Smith Funeral Service, 128 Water Street, Allendale, S.C. 803-584-2492. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for George Kearse

15 Entries

Susan Disharoon

June 24, 2013

Uncle Rip was a wonderful man. I have such fond, childhood memories of his deep voice and warm smile and the fun times we always had when we would come for a visit. We never wanted to leave when it was time to go back to Charleston! Please know that we will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Susan, Randy, Zack, Seth and Abigail

Frank Morton

June 21, 2013

Kearse family I have known this man only twelve years. I was and still am proud of t:he day he called me friend. Hunting from Rip -A- Willie camp will be very lonely. Call if I can help. God bless.

Gary Hermann

June 21, 2013

Morgan, I've just returned from out of town and heard about Mr. Rip. Please accept my sincere condolences on his passing. He was a good friend, a fine steward of the land he loved, and a very caring individual. I will miss our meetings and conversations greatly. Again, my sincere condolences.

Michael Shortt

June 14, 2013

Rachael and Family, please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. You were so lucky to have him for so long and I pray that time helps you accept the loss and relive the many great times that you had with him. He left an amazing legacy in all of you.

MARTHA KEMP

June 14, 2013

Beth, I know you will miss your "Papa". I think of you and your family often.

Love, Martha Kemp

Lesa Thomas-Jernigan

June 14, 2013

So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

June 14, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Rip was a great man and a wonderful owner of his good fur friend Sadie. We will miss him. Sue and Bill Whiteaker--Pets "R" Us Bed & Biscuit

Caye Youmans

June 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Kearse family.

Charlotte Anderson

June 12, 2013

Mr. Rip has been a family friend for as long as I can remember and an outstanding citizen of Allendale Co. He was always willing to help or just listen. He will be missed, but I am sure that our loss is Heaven's gain. Prayers for the family.

June 12, 2013

Ms. Kearse, I'm so sorry for your loss. I really miss you! I worked with Dr. Webb. Tell your girls, I'm thinking of all of you! Evelyn Gaskins

Alex Cone

June 12, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Kearse family right now. Not only have you lost a loved one, but Allendale has lost one of its finest, most beloved citizens. "Across the street" will never be the same.

Jill and Charlie Erickson

June 12, 2013

Morgan, We are sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts are with you.

Gloria Varnadoe

June 12, 2013

My prayers are with you all at this time. Mr. Kearse was such a nice man. My parents always spoke very highly of him. I know you have many wonderful memories to make you smile as you remember him.

June 12, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mr.Rip was unique. He will be missed by all.
Pam, Porter, and JoAnna Smith

Ben & Peggy Kinlaw

June 12, 2013

We were deeply saddened to learn of your loss, and extend our sincere condolences.

We are grateful for Rip's service to his country as a Korean Veteran, and for his public service to his community and state.

Our prayer is God will comfort you in your time of sorrow, and the family remains in our thoughts and prayers.

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