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1952
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2017
Michael Altman Obituary
Mr. Altman was born the son of Andrew Everett Altman and Vera Elizabeth Herring Altman on November 17, 1952 in Georgetown. He was a 25 year retired employee of Georgetown Steel Mill; a former bartender for Tucci's Restaurant; and a former 10 year paramedic with Andrews EMS. He was currently employed with Nucor Steel where he worked in the Traffic Office for over 14 years. He was a member of the Omar Shriners, the Masons and was a member of the Andrews First Baptist Church. For all who knew him, Mike's smile and laughter was contagious and his love never ending. He enjoyed dancing especially line dancing and the shag. His greatest enjoyment and love was his family. He was most proud to be called "G-Pop". He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished "G-Pop", caring brother, and a faithful friend.
Mike and Ginger were married on June 28, 1975 and celebrated 42 years together. Their home was blessed with: two children, Dr. J. Ryan Altman and Marianne A. (Ryan) Jordan; and a granddaughter, Henley Ryann Jordan. He is also survived by: a brother, Allen E. (Melissa) Altman; two sisters, Wanda (Tommy) Cox and Barbara Elliott; a brother-in-law, Jim (Shelley) Ruffin; and his nieces and nephews, Calvin L. Elliott, Nickie C. (Tony) Talley, Rhett (Kammi) Cox; and Alexx E. Altman.
He was predeceased by: his parents; a sister, Judy Altman; and his in-laws, Mr. & Mrs. Samuel James "Jimmy" (Vera) Ruffin.
Funeral Services will be 3PM, Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Andrews, 10 N. Rosemary Ave., Andrews, SC. Interment will follow in the Andrews Memorial Cemetery directed by the Andrews Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home.
The Altman family will receive family and friends 6-8PM, Saturday evening, March 17, 2018 in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Andrews.
The Andrews Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home is honored to serve the Altman family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Krystal T
April 4, 2018
Mr. Mike you will truly be missed. You were a dear friend of mine and your kind spirit will forever be remembered. I am saddened but I know that you are with God. I remember the last joke you told me about "Andy". To the family I send my warmest condolences. Mr. Mike I love you and I will always cherish the good times. Rest in Paradise my sweet friend.
Dennis Mills
March 17, 2018
Wanda and family, we are so saddened to have heard about Mike, just wanted to let you all know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Diane and Dennis Mills
Patrick Small
March 17, 2018
I just wanted to say THANK YOU MR MIKE for your love ,and Blessings you shared with me. Thanks for the invite, memories and most of all, you just being U. It's so hard to say goodbye, so I'm not, the look You have me that morning, when I said I'll see you tomorrow,and you looked and said, not, it's your Friday and would be going to get Baby girl, your Grand. I apologise to the family, his friends I wasn't there to help him, but like you would say, when God is ready for you, there's nothing anyone could do. Love you Mr Mike R. I. P.
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