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George Seabrook "Chip" Oswald

1944 - 2025

BORN

1944

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

J. Henry Stuhr West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway

Charleston, South Carolina

George Oswald Obituary

George "Chip" Seabrook Oswald CHARLESTON - George "Chip" Seabrook Oswald Jr., 81, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 15, 2025. Chip was born February 10, 1944, in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late George Seabrook Oswald, Sr. and Zuleita "Dicki" Burn Oswald Mikell. Born and raised on James Island, Chip was an avid sailor in his youth, sailing the original Sea Island One Design sailboats. Chip served in the US Coast Guard. Following his service he returned home to James Island where he worked for SCDNR, SCE&G, and Charleston County. In his later years, he enjoyed watching the rise and fall of the tide from his front porch seat overlooking the backside of Clark Sound. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Georganna Oswald. He is survived by his son, George "Skipper" Seabrook Oswald, III (Kristin); two daughters, Jennifer Oswald, Julia Oswald; brother, Lindsay Oswald (Vanessa); and sister, Leita Shroyer (Phillip). As well as, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family. His Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 21, 2025, in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends Friday, one hour prior to the service. 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 Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2025.

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J. Henry Stuhr West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

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