Harry Gindhart Obituary

Harry K. Gindhart, Jr. JOHNS ISLAND - Harry K. Gindhart, Jr. entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family Tuesday, August 23, 2022. The relatives and friends of Harry K. Gindhart, Jr. are invited to his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, September 1, 2022 at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 626 Savannah Hwy., Charleston. Harry (Gindy) Gindhart was born in Cleveland, Ohio June 3, 1947, the son of Harry K. Gindhart, Sr. and Jeanne Fisher Gindhart. He attended Clemson University before serving in the US Navy, then went on to work in radio, which led to a lifelong love for music and jingles. From there, Harry began a successful 20-year career in construction, retiring as President of Dolphin Building Systems, a division of Dolphin Architects and Builders in Charleston, SC. Harry had a calling to serve the Lord and, after receiving his Master of Divinity from Emory University, went on to serve as a United Methodist minister in the South Carolina Conference. Over his 18 years of ministry he served 9 churches across South Carolina. As an avid boater, his love for sailing started at a very young age while summering every year with his family on the Chesapeake Bay. He is a former member of the Charleston Yacht Club and United States Power Squadron, where he proudly served as a Commander. Harry was well known for his corny jokes and jovial personality. He truly loved life and always put his family first. To know him was to love him. Harry is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Marsha Young Gindhart; daughters, Lovelynn (Jacob) Bradford, Meggan Gindhart, and Emily (Colin) Landrith; and 5 grandchildren: Ethan, Grace, Ellie, Evelyn, and Fisher. He is also survived by his brother, David (Katherine) Gindhart and their children, Pete and Sara, along with many beloved cousins and great-nieces and nephews. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston