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Philo Eldred Obituary

Philo "Pogo" Curtis Eldred, 85, of Beaufort, SC, died Thursday, August 14, 2025 in Columbia, SC.

The friends will receive friends on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 8:30am at Anderson Funeral Home. Followed by a graveside service on Wednesday at 10:00am at Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors.

Mr. Eldred was born on February 27, 1940 in Fort Pierce, FL. He is the son of the late Edward E. Eldred and Matrice Ronge Eldred.

Pogo, as he was well known as in Beaufort. He worked with the Greyhound Bus Lines for 55 years. He loved people, and loved to tell jokes, and make everyone laugh. He had a very caring heart.

Surviving are his dear friend, Bonnie Randle and many other friends in the Beaufort Area.

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

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Georgetown Times on Aug. 15, 2025.

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James Stewart

October 29, 2025

Pogo, when you were around for conversation, it was always a good day. You will be remembered by many.

Jim Vicar

August 17, 2025

Rest in peace my friend. Thanks for the memories.

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8:30 a.m.

Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory

611 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC

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Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Beaufort National Cemetery

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611 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC 29906

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