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John Fabian Obituary

John Williard Fabian GOOSE CREEK - John Williard Fabian, 65, of Goose Creek, passed away March 4, 2015, after a brief illness. He was born in North Charleston, to Marion Fabian and Bertha Dantzler Fabian. He was retired from Westvaco as a Maintenance Planner Supervisor. John was a graduate of Walterboro High and Charleston Southern University. He was a local entertainer with a love for music and supported many charities. He is survived by his wife, Anna Greene Fabian of Goose Creek; son, Kevin (Vicki) Fabian of Summerville; step-daughter, Susan Corley (Rodney) Croft of Barnwell; grandsons, Daniel E. Fabian of Summerville, Brian and Beau Croft of Barnwell; sisters, Faith (Jackie) Harris of Ladson and Eleanor Mason of Varnville; and his special friends Laura Bauer of James Island, Michael and Becky Brooks of Summerville, and Rebecca Spangler of Summerville. A celebration of life service will be held, Saturday, March 7, 2015, at 2:00 pm in McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 869 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted at www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2015.

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Ronald Rivers

March 7, 2015

I am so sorry he left so soon. We will live with the regret that we did not make an earnest effort
to know you and John better. What we knew of John and will remember most was his calm demeanor;
Bear like hand shake; and the Voice that was sweeter than any honey! To face the truth about myself
I will miss John for purely selfish reasons. So my desire to hear him tell jokes, and watch his cool and easy walk across the floor, and take up the microphone and sing the phonebook like nobody else on God's green earth. John you are Lovedand you will be missed!

With Our Love

~Shirley & Ron Rivers

John Handforth

March 7, 2015

A person is not dead as long as they live in someone's heart and mind. John was loved by many people and will live in their hearts for a long time.

Linda Grooms

March 6, 2015

Will always remember the kinds words he spoke. Now he can sing with the Angels

Renee Rowley

March 6, 2015

Anna, I am so very sorry for your loss. I send you prayers and special blessings for your broken heart. May angels give you strength.

Renee' Rowley

Terri Bivens

March 6, 2015

I know Big John from going out, singing karaoke at various venues. He was always pleasant, always told me "Hi" with a smile, had a beautiful singing voice. Every now and then in a lifetime, you come across a person and you know that he is a special individual. John was this person to me. We have had a few conversations that were funny or made me laugh. I wish that I had gotten to know him better! May God bless you, Anna, and be with you during this difficult time. R.I.P. Big John! Heaven surely got another angel.

Willie Hardee

March 6, 2015

It was such an Honor to sing with John and to know him. He will be remembered into my Heart.

Washington

March 6, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.

March 6, 2015

Anna
I'm so sorry to hear about John. He had a beautiful singing voice. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Thomas Aldridge

March 6, 2015

Aunt Anna,
So sorry for your loss. May God continue to walk with you on this road. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Gloria Butler

March 6, 2015

Anna,
So sorry to hear about John, I know he will be truly missed. Such a nice man and I loved to hear him sing.
Peace be with all.
Gloria Butler -(Worked for Dr. Bennett)

Michele Bello

March 6, 2015

John was my Karaoke buddy and friend..He always had a smile on his face and a very gracious person. John was liked by anyone who met him..God gave him a beautiful voice so he could share with all..He sang, These Arms Of Mine, (my favorite), and now God is singing it to you bringing you home. My sympathy goes out to his family in this time of sorrow..When we sing your songs, John, We'll be dedicating it to you and the memory of your voice past...Rest, my friend...

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