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Harold Whack Obituary
WHACK, SR. Harold Deacon Harold Whack, Sr., of Charleston, died Sunday at a local nursing care facility. Born February 16, 1920, the only son of Jessie and Maggie Whack, he was 88 when he entered eternal rest. He was the husband of Lillian Smalls Whack, his surviving widow. Having met Lillian, also of Charleston, on March 15, 1937, they married on February 26, 1941 forming a cherished union lasting 67 years. They gave life to three daughters and four sons. Harold worked as a carpenter at Ball and Cox construction companies. A devout Christian leader, Harold joined Calvary Baptist Church in Charleston on March 3, 1940, where he formed the church's first Boy Scout Troop and served as Scout Master for 15 years until 1955. Ordained a church deacon on January 23, 1943, Harold led Deacon Division #1 at Calvary church for 57 years until January 23, 2000. During this time his Deacon Division attracted the largest enrollment share of church members as he became a Deacon Board Chairman. Throughout his church life, Harold engaged in family counseling and youth development activities while serving 32 years as Sunday School Superintendent from 1940-1972. He led many Summer Vacation Bible School sessions and was active in the Baptist Training Union (BTU) and The brotherhood, a church fellowship society. Despite only having completed the ninth grade at Burke High School circa 1936, Harold urged the importance of academic achievement for his children who went on to attend Harvard University, Syracuse University, Penn State University, Tuskegee Institute and St. Augustine College. At Burke School, Harold served as President of the Parent Teacher Association from 1967-1972 during which time he led many administrative and fund raising projects enabling annual presentations of college scholarships, the construction of a new school gymnasium, the purchase of Burke Band uniforms and an organ console for the school's new gymnasium. Harold is survived by his wife Lillian; and sons, Joseph of Fayetteville, NC, Hal (Rita) of Chicago, IL, Phillip (Delores) of Columbia, SC, Michael of Charleston; and his daughter, Donna Burch of Charleston; six grand children and three great grand children. Flowers will be accepted and memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 620 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-723-0069. Arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS, INC., 78 Cannon Street, Charleston SC 29403; 843-722-0268. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Genita W Thompson
February 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. May you find comfort in God's promise of everlasting life and that your loved one has been led home to a special place in heaven. May God continue to bless you always.
With caring thoughts & deepest sympathy,
Genita & Family
Gloria Birch-Lawes
February 21, 2008
Donna,
Memories of your loved one will always be with you.Although we live in the midst of ever-changing seasons, the tender lasting truths of life remain constant throughout time.May memories keep your loved one always in your heart and mind.
I send to you, my deepest sympathy.
Gloria
Carl Alston
February 21, 2008
Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ida Worix
February 21, 2008
Love's greatest gift is "Remembrance"! Weeping may endure for a nite but pure "joy" cometh in the morning. I will always be fond of his "mustache" (since living on Sumter Street in Charleston as a child and attending Calvary Baptist Sunday School)-- smile! He always had a smile "out-of-this-world" and encouragement
for everyone! Our prayers go out to the family! Ida M. (Green) Worix
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Rebecca (Laney) Ashby-Franse
February 20, 2008
Deepest condolances to the family on thier loss. I remember Harold also known affectionally as Brother Whack, as a child being a warm hearted caring person. I shall treasure those memories forever.
Bud Ferillo
February 20, 2008
Harold Mack lead a remarkable life and produced a great family, which is the certain evidence of his character, wisdom and time well spent. I know his sons, Michael and Phil, who are wonderful people, smart and successful men, each following the extraordinary role model who was their father. I share in the family's loss and rejoice in the blessings that are theirs forever.
Kathleen Reed
February 20, 2008
Donna,
I was so sorry to read the news of your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.I never got to meet your Dad, but I sure did love all of your stories about him and Lilly and I hope you can find some comfort in your memories.
Jeanette Burton
February 20, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family in their time of sorrow. I not only knew Mr. Whack as a neighbor from White Drive, but also as a Nurse from Mt. Pleasant Manor. He was always kind, and always had kind words to say to you. God Bless you all.
Jeanette Burton, LPN
Sharon & Nathaniel Doyle @ The Gaines Family
February 19, 2008
Dear Donna & Family,
As you go through life's greatest sorrow---, the loss of some you love, May your own faith in God sustain you, bringing you comfort today,courage for tomorrow, and hope in your heart always. We share in your grief. Mr. Harold was a great man of God. Be Strong in the Lord and know that He will never leave you. With caring thoughts and our deepest sympathy.
Theta Washington (Knology)
February 19, 2008
To Donna and Family,
May the peace of God be with you and your family during your time of sorrow.
Sherri (Pinckney) Williams
February 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Whack family.
I was blessed to have Mr. Whack as a neighbor for many, many years. He would always wave to us as we drove by, or have kind words on for you on his front lawn.
You were truly blessed to have him in your lives...cherish the memories that he has left for you in the days ahead!
CHESTER BUTLER
February 19, 2008
NO BOND IS AS GREAT AS THAT THAN BETWEEN A PARENT AND CHILD. OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCE ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY AS YOU ALL GRIEVE.
CHESTER, CAROLYN AND EARTHA
MUSC
Patricia Huger LPN/UM
February 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Mr. Whack will surely be missed, but he is with God now. His job here has been fully done. We loved him because he was part of our family. May God be with you all.
Emma Ashby - Tyler
February 18, 2008
Please accept my expression of condolence and love for a great man of God, a devoted husband,a dedicated father and a most admired cousin of whom I called Uncle. He will live on in my memory and in my family's. GOD Bless.
Edna Edwards-Holt, (Wachovia Bank, NA)
February 18, 2008
Donna & family, I extend my sincerest condolences to each of you during your hour of bereavement. May God continue to keep each of you strong as you daily embrace your precious and lasting memories of your father, Deacon Whack.
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