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William MacPherson Obituary

William MacPherson Goose Creek - William (Red) MacPherson, Jr., 76, widower of Shirly Irene Ford MacPherson, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 18, 2017. He was the beloved son of the late, William and Laura MacPherson. Surviving are his daughters, Jacqueline MacPherson of Chicago, IL and Pam Silvers of Summerville, SC; sister, Jeannette MacPherson of Goose Creek, SC; brothers, Robert and Cindy MacPherson of Clemmons, NC and Thomas and Jeanne MacPherson of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren, Laurren Krakeel Godfrey (married to Travis Godfrey), Teylor Delgado (married to Jose Garcia), Adele Harris, Jason Pope, Kayla Pope Wallace (married to Chris Wallace), Tyler Silvers, and eight great-grandchildren. A private family viewing will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial will follow at Christ Church Episcopal Churchyard in Adams Run, SC. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. Arrangements by James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 19 to Sep. 21, 2017.

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September 20, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Psalms 94:19

Barbara Dennis

September 20, 2017

Pam, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am here for you always. Hold your head up high and know you are loved.
Aunt Barbara Dennis

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