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Connell Gowder Obituary

Connell "Connie" Odis Gowder HANAHAN - Connell "Connie" Odis Gowder, 67, of Hanahan, passed away August 3, 2014. Born in Charleston, he was the son of Mary Eloise Gowder and the late George Odis Gowder. He worked for the International Longshoremen Association, Local 1771, for over thirty years. Connie enjoyed working on small motors, boats and Hotrods. He was an avid fisherman and dove and duck hunter. Connie cherished spending time with his family and close friends. He is survived by his two sons, Robert Gowder and wife Jennifer of Summerville and Kenny Gowder and wife Lori of Moncks Corner; three daughters, Andrea Nicole Gowder of Pennsylvania, Heather Gowder of North Charleston and Brittany Gowder of Summerville; mother, Eloise Gowder of Moncks Corner; sister, Sheila Briggman and husband Bill of Orangeburg; brother, Donald Gowder and wife Mary Anne of Moncks Corner; five grandchildren, Robert, Jr., Gage, Cody, Trent and Rylan. Connie is predeceased by his father and sister, Barbara Martin. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be submitted or viewed online at www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2014.

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Paula Halajcsik

August 9, 2014

I will miss you my friend, your smiles,our laughs, shagging,, always wearing a plaid shirt and all your help to anyone who needed it.. You always said "Only the good die young" and live each day to the fullest. I remember you playing your cassettes that you had just found..Such fond memories.. You were always a TRUE gentleman. I will forever miss you and keep in close to my heart. Heather, your Dad was one of a kind. Hold on to the memories of him and remember he will always be watching over you.

James Jenkins

August 7, 2014

He was a great man in every way. He always talked about his children and grandchildren and he lives on in you and your collective memories. He is in the Presence of God for all Eternity and we will see him again. He is with you in Spirit until then. May God comfort you with the Holy Spirit at this time. We are all here for the blink of an eye in the picture of Eternity. His blink was shorter than we wanted and we miss him but he lives on and we will see him again!

Wesley morse

August 7, 2014

Connie was one of best workers ever at the port.. we will miss him .. Heart goes out to the family....

Davis Towing

August 7, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We remember Robert telling us many stories about his dad.

Connie Mixson

August 6, 2014

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. "Big Connie" will truly be missed by so many.

Little Connie

Barbara and Rick Barber

August 5, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. We've known him for a long time. Our prayers will be with all of the family.

Mayor and City Council of Hanahan

August 5, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Minnie Newman-Blackwell and Hanahan City Council: Kevin Cox, Dan Owens, Michael Sally, Joel Hodges, Jeff Chandler, and Mike Dyson.

Luebben Family

August 5, 2014

To a wonderful father and friend.

Heather Smith

August 5, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will miss him so much. A true friend.
Love,
Heather

August 5, 2014

Ms. Eloise and family,
I am so sorry to read about Connie. I remember him as a teenager. I have so many GOOD memories of you and MaMa.
Love and Prayers to all of you.
Faye Law Barteet Minshew

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