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McKinley Washington Obituary

Rev. Dr. McKinley Washington, Jr. RAVENEL, SC - The relatives and friends of Rev. Dr. McKinley Washington, Jr., those of his beloved wife, Mrs. Beulah Jefferies Washington, his son, Mr. Michael Washington, daughter, Ms. Katrina W. Knight, sister and brothers, Mrs. Virginia Peterkin (Donald), Mr. Ezekiel Washington (Prunella), Mr. Benjamin Washington, Mr. Elijah Washington, brothers-in-law, Mr. James Jefferies (Parnice), Rev. A. L. Brackett, grandchildren, Jaelen, Maurice, III., William, Michael, Ms. Cur'tiece, great- granddaughter, Kehlani, four godchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins are invited to attend his Home Going Service on Saturday, July 30, 2022, 11a.m. at North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston. Friends may call Fielding Home For Funerals, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will have a Walk Through For Rev. Washington on Friday at Edisto Presbyterian Church, USA, 1890 Cypress Bottom Road, Edisto Island, from 6:30- 8p.m. The family is asking that everyone please wear your mask. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Edisto Presbyterian Church, USA Cemetery Memorial Fund. Interment: Mayesville Black River Cemetery, Mayesville, SC. Youtube: NsinityInternational,LLC.com or Facebook: NsinityInternational,LLC.com Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2022.

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Gloria Simmons Murray

July 27, 2023

Legacy of the work Senator Washington continues to be remembered. He paved the way for Johns Island Community and all over the Lowcountry to receive improvements and recognitions. (Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care, Johns Island Rural Housing just to name a few)
Gloria Simmons Murray

Karen Karnickey

July 31, 2022

My condolences and prayers to the family. I remember spending nights at the Washington´s home. They treated me like a daughter. You always called me your girl every time you saw me. You and Mrs. Washington helped with getting me a scholarship at JC. Smith. You will truly be missed

Mrs. Dale Welcome Miller

July 30, 2022

For some time now, I would think of you Ms. Beulah and your husband, and say a prayer because I Loved and cared about the two of you. My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss, But so Thankful that Rev. Washington is now God´s gain! He was a Servant of God for sure, and a man that we could all look up to for guidance and the truth of the matter! What an Awesome Soldier he was in The Army of The Lord!

Blessings, Peace of Mind, and Good Health to You All

Sincerely,
Mrs. Dale Welcome Miller & Family
Charlotte NC

Juanita B. Smalls

July 30, 2022

Mrs. Beulah Washington & Family,
May God give you the strength to face each day as you go through your mourning. Rev.Washington has answered the call. He is now with the angels.
With sympathy.
The Smallses Highway 41

Betty Washington

July 30, 2022

Condolences to you and your family. May you be blessed forever.

Rev. Dr. Leonard L. Bethel and Veronica Bethel

July 30, 2022

God be with my JCSU Sem. 1964 classmate and friend.
May your spirit and deeds be remembered and carried on by your wife and family. I will miss you.

Jerry Peterson

July 30, 2022

FROM THE PETERSON FAMILY: WE THANK YOU OUR LOVE
EXTENDS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOU DESERVE TO REST IN PEACE

Representative Joe Jefferson, Jr.

July 30, 2022

Deepest condolences to Mrs. Washington and the family of the Late Rev. Dr. McKinley Washington, Jr. (Our former State Senator.) He touched many lives with his inspiration and motivation, in many kind and loving ways. He was a devoted hard working Public Servant for the people. His excellent leadership skills were always in place, for finding resources to help improve someone's livelihood.

Our Loved ones leave the world, but they never leave our Hearts.
Remember, when someone we love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

Sincere sympathy,


State Representative Joe Jefferson & Family
Berkeley & Dorchester Counties
District # 102
State of South Carolina

Seaward and Marguerite Middleton

July 30, 2022

Sending prayers and thoughts of peace and comfort to you and your family during this difficult time.

Thelma Dent Chevannes

July 30, 2022

I will always remember your smile and voice.Rest in peace my friend.

Lesley Bligen

July 30, 2022

A GIANT has been called home, and we mourn the death of an icon... For the leadership, counsel, love, friendship, power, and grace for which you have lived your life, I praise GOD for you... You are my pastor, my mentor, and I will miss you deeply... THANK YOU, SIR. TAKE YOUR REST!!!

Reverend Joshua Dupree, Jr

July 30, 2022

A JOURNEY REMEMBERED
IN Memory Of
Reverend McKinly Washington
As some people journey through life. They leave footprints wherever they go-Footprints of kindness and love, courage and compassion, humor and inspiration, joy and faith. Even when they are gone, we can still look back and clearly see the trail they left behind; a trail bright with HOPE that invites us to follow.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Rev. & Mrs Joshua Dupree, Jr
Ministry of HOPE
joshuaredbay@gmail. com

Louise Turner

July 29, 2022

Family:
God is near to a broken heart. Begin with prayer. Ask God´s Spirit to comfort and strengthen you with words from the Holy Scriptures. Allow yourself to express and release the emotion you are feeling.

Duane and Marisa Brown

July 29, 2022

We are sending our heartfelt love and condolences to Mrs. Beulah and family on the passing of Rev. Washington. Hard working hands and a deep voice like none other has been put rest. We sincerely appreciate you for the endless things that you have done for us including marrying us. We will miss you on this side, Rest in heavenly peace.

Yvonne L Campbell

July 29, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Valencia Hawthorne

July 29, 2022

Katrina, praying for you and your family during this time. May you all feel the comforting love and peace of God surrounding you.

Cynthia Jenkins

July 29, 2022

To Mrs. Washington and family keeping you in prayers.

Deric and Stracie Jones

July 29, 2022

Deric and I send our deepest condolences to your family. May his soul rest in peace.

Gloria and William Murray Jr.

July 29, 2022

God Bless you during all times. Condolence to the entire family. Thank God for a Giant not only in the Charleston Community, the Low Country and the entire state of South Carolina.
Touching lives to improve equality, medical care ,clean water, housing ,Roads and more...Sea Island Comprehensive Health, John Island Rural Housing.
God Bless. In the sweet by and by we shall meet.

Harry & Gwen Jamison

July 29, 2022

Our heartfelt love and condolences are extended to Mrs. B.J. Washington and family. Rev.McKinley Washington, Jr. was a true "servant" of God. He impacted the lives of many! He made a positive difference in this community and in our lives and we are grateful!
Thank you so much for sharing him all these many years. Our hearts are broken, BUT we accept God's Will. Assignment, DONE! Time for REST and REWARD! Sleep in peace, Reverend Dr. McKinley Washington, Jr. We will FOREVER love you!

Dana Washington

July 29, 2022

My condolences to the Family. Be Encourage

Tom Marchant+

July 29, 2022

What a wonderful individual and friend . McKinley and I had the opportunity to serve together in the SC House of Representatives in Columbia for many years and always found him to be an 'engaging' person. You'll be "missed" my friend.

Tom Marchant +
Pawleys Island

Helen Jenkins

July 29, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Washington and the family of Rev. McKinley Washington. I always enjoyed his inspirational messages when he was a guest minister at St. Luke Presbyterian Church in O rangeburg.

Sherry Shealy Martschink

July 29, 2022

I am sorry to learn of your loss. It was a privilege and honor to know and work with Mac. Thank you for sharing him with the lowcountry and the state. He made a big difference. God's peace to you.

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