William Golod CHARLESTON - William (Bill) H. Golod, MS, PhD, 90, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023. Bill led a very full life honoring all who knew him through his generosity and respect. He was born June 28, 1933 in Bronx, NY, son of the late Sarah and David Golod. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Marsha; his daughter, Jill Golod of Charleston, SC; his son, David Golod, and his wife, Mindy, of Boston, MA; Brother Jerry Golod and his wife, Ruth of Palm Springs, CA; and grandchildren, Celia Golod and Ari Golod of Boston, MA. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Golod. Dr. Golod attended Fordham University, where he played football and earned his BS in Pharmacy in 1954. He continued his study of pharmacy, earning his Master of Industrial Pharmacy from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences in 1955, and his PhD in Physical Pharmacy from Purdue University in 1957. His passion for academia led him to the Medical University of South Carolina in 1958 as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy, where he held positions of increasing responsibility and served on many committees and associations through 1965, when he became the Dean of the College of Pharmacy. He served as Dean until 1993, and subsequently Professor Emeritus until his death. Throughout his professional career, Dr. Golod was recognized for excellence receiving the Geigy Leadership Award, the Bowl of Hygiea Award for Community Service, the Distinguished Faculty Service Award at MUSC, and the Outstanding Achievement Award from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Bill also had a strong commitment to his home city and community as evidenced by serving as Chairman of the Charleston County Drug Abuse Commission, President of the Charleston Jewish Community Center, Vice-President of Synagogue Emanu-El, President and Secretary/Treasurer for the Board of Directors and President of the Hebrew Orphan Society, President of the Hebrew Benevolent Society, and serving on the Advisory Board for Charleston County Substance Abuse Commission, the Advisory Board for Pharmacy Services for the Department of Social Services, Board of Directors for the St. Lukes Chapel, Board of Directors for the Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care Center, Board of Directors for the Addlestone Hebrew Academy, Board of Directors of the Charleston Jewish Federation, and on the Board of Jewish Endowment Fund. In recognition for his many contributions to the Greater Charleston community, Bill was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the Myrtle Wreath Achievement Award for Advancements in Medical Education by the Charleston Chapter of Hadassah, and the ORT America Community Achievement Award. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 13 at 1:00 PM in Synagogue Emanu-El. Burial followed in Emanu-El Cemetery, Maryville. Memorials may be made to Synagogue Emanu-El, 5 Windsor Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 USA, and the Charleston Jewish Federation, 176 Croghan Spur Road, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29407. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for William Golod

Sponsored by J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel.

14 Entries

Hayne McMeekin MD

March 2, 2024

One of his students. Hayne McMeekin bs.(pharmacy) MD

William Varn

November 28, 2023

Prayers for a very special person and family

Welton O'Neal, Jr., Pharm.D.

November 16, 2023

I am saddened about the loss of Dean Golod, a man that I looked up to since 1st meeting him in 1976 at MUSC; I was a 1st yr pharmacy student and he was "The Dean". Later in 1984 he hired me as the 1st AfAm faculty member at MUSC's College of Pharmacy. He was always sincere and I knew he always had my back. My condolences go out to his immediate family and to all who loved him. He was a mountain of a man, a gentleman whom I & others deeply respected, and he will be truly missed.
Class of 1979 Welton O'Neal, Pharm.D.

James c Hughes Iii MD-Class of 1954

November 15, 2023

In the late 1950s and early 60s I came to know Dr. William Golod as a surgical resident at the them medical college of South Carolina. I found him to be extremely helpful to me is I would stop by the hospital pharmacy to ask his advice in reference to new medication`s available. He always made time to talk with me and I always found him to be a generous, friendly and a person of great sincerity. I have it I have often thought about him over the years. He will be greatly missed. My condolences and prayers of comfort go out to his family.

Forrest Westley

November 13, 2023

I was forever changed after interviewing Dr. Golod for a College of Pharmacy project Always such a kind and sincere man. He lived life with a wonderful purpose. He was an inspiration and blessing to everyone. Keeping the family lifted in prayer during such a difficult time.

MUSC 2018

Lisa Saladin

November 13, 2023

Dr. Golod was an amazing faculty member and Dean at MUSC. He has left a legacy that will never be forgotten. My prayers go to his entire family during this difficult time.

Bobby and Louise Anderson

November 12, 2023

We Loved seeing Bill ( especially our grandchildren on their way home from school). Bobby loved calls to help with electrical problems when he could. We are here right behind you for any and everything . Bless you and your family. Bobby and Louise Anderson

Kelly Ragucci

November 12, 2023

What a lovely, sweet man Dr. Golod was. I so enjoyed working with him and seeing him at the college of pharmacy over the years. Our many conversations about the profession and about life in general meant a great deal to me. I will treasure those memories. My thoughts are with his family, as they celebrate a wonderful life lived.

John (Chip) Steele Jr

November 12, 2023

Dr. Golod came to Wofford College near the end of my Senior year to recruit for MUSC Pharmacy School. Had it not been for him, I would not have pursued Pharmacy. This definitely changed my life for the better. I will always treasure memories of this kind, generous, friendly man.

Frank J Brunson, RPh

November 12, 2023

Dean Golod instilled a spirit of confidence and the love of profession in a young, academically struggling Pharmacy student that carried through my career and continues in life´s values after retirement. I am so lucky and honored to have had him as a mentor.

Class of 1976

Lisa Farmer

November 12, 2023

Our dear Dean Golod, what a wonderful person. I wonder how many of us became pharmacists under him. He sure helped me after Hurricane Hugo and I´ll be forever grateful. Blessings to the family! Class of 1992

Max Ray

November 12, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to all of Dr. Golod's family. I hope you take some comfort in the legacy he leaves. Bill was a giant, on whose shoulders many of us have stood. I will miss him.

Rosalie Crouch

November 12, 2023

He was a very special person giving great leadership to MUSC and his many students. My condolences to the family. He contributed much to many.

Cynthia & Nikki Venning (Rosemary)

November 12, 2023

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

Showing 1 - 14 of 14 results