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Homer "Buster" Altine Jr.

1939 - 2018

BORN

1939

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - West Ashley Location

2501 Bees Ferry Rd

Charleston, South Carolina

Homer Altine Obituary

Homer "Buster" Altine, Jr. Charleston - Homer Buster Altine, Jr., "Papou", 78, of Charleston and husband of Sigrid H. Altine, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Buster was born on September 10, 1939 in Charleston, SC to the late Homer B. Altine, Sr. and Edna Altine. He served his country in the US Air Force and was a supervisor and general manager of Triple S Trophies. Buster was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting but most important to him was spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, survivors include his children, Lisa Altine (Dale), Roddy Altine, Beth Altine Thomas (John), Lil Buster (Tricia) Altine, Laura Stone (Andy) and Nicholas Altine (Gretchen); 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; and his sister, Silvia A. Mock. He also leaves behind his beloved yellow lab Rhett and his cat Trouble. Buster's family will receive friends from 12-2 PM on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, WEST ASHLEY, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414 where his Celebration of Life service will immediately follow at 2 PM. Memorial donations may be made to Crescent Hospice, 501-A Deanna Lane, Wando, SC 29492. Condolences may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com Arrangements entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 2501 Bees Ferry Road,Charleston (843) 722-8371 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2018.

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Mark Farris

February 7, 2018

Deepest condolences to the Altine family

February 2, 2018

To the Altine Family, Our hearts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you. Know words can express our sincere condolences. He will be in each of your hearts as everyone has a different memory to enjoy and story to pass on.

Cynthia & James Grimes

February 2, 2018

Buster & Tricia,

I was sorry to hear about Mr. Altine's passing. My sincere condolences to the entire Altine Family. God Bless

Tina Richburg
Truluck Construction

Eddie Banks

February 1, 2018

To the Altine Family, sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one.

Jimmy & Patty Hayes

February 1, 2018

To the Altine family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss.We hope all of your memories comfort you through these times.All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.God bless.

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2501 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414

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