Photo courtesy of James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation
Charleston, South Carolina
Aug 16, 1915 – Sep 15, 2017
Myrick Eugene Searson, 102, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. The relatives and friends of Myrick Eugene Searson are invited to attend his Cryptside Funeral Service 10 AM Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the Mausoleum of Magnolia Cemetery, Cunnington Ave, Charleston. The family will receive friends between 5 and 7 PM Monday at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. Online Condolences may be offered at www.CharlestonFunerals.com.
Gene was born on Yonges Island, SC on August 16, 1915 to Ruth Hethington and Francis Marion Searson. He graduated from Murray Vocational High School in 1933 and served as an assistant machine shop instructor there in 1939-1940. After graduation, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps for approximately 16 months. He attended the Merchant Marine Academy in New London, CT and earned a certificate in 1936. During World War II, he served in the US Maritime Service as a second assistant engineer on numerous liberty and victory ships carrying supplies to the Allies in Europe and Russia. Following the war, he worked as a machinist in Shop 31 at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1980. He also worked a number of years at the Charleston Army Depot. In his youth, he enjoyed fishing and hunting and in retirement, he enjoyed refinishing furniture.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Anne Budds Searson, and his only brother Francis M. (Noot) Searson, Jr., as well as his brother-in-law David G. Rawlings. He is survived by three children: Gene Marie Rawlings of St. Louis, MO; Michael A. Searson (Donna) of Burke, VA; and Suzanne Sams (John) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; seven grandchildren: Heather, Ashley, Shannon, Jennifer, Michael, Kimberly, and Lauren; eight great-grandchildren: Matthew, Mara, John Michael, Kate, Lila, Killian, Caroline, and Julia; and numerous nieces and nephews, including William H. (Buster) Searson of Huger, SC and F.M. (Chip) Searson of Ravenel, SC.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the MUSC Children's Health Center, 171 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC 29425 (www.musckids.org/about-us/giving). Arrangements by James A. McAlister, (843) 766-1365.
Dear Suzie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. What a long and beautiful legacy of family and service! Our condolences to you. May he rest in peace.
Rick & Shelly Fitzhugh
September 19, 2017 | O'Fallon, IL
Genie and family,
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your father and
Grandfather. We never meet him but feel like we knew him through all the wonderful stories about him. They brought a smile to our faces. Know we are thinking of you and yours at this time.
Marie and Dave Mazza
September 18, 2017 | Wake Forest, NC
To the Sams Family-
Please know that Pete and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers! Your Dad certainly lived a long beautiful life, and served his country well! May he Rest In Peace !
Hope to see you all very soon!
Pete and Lucy McCoy
Lucy McCoy
September 18, 2017 | Hartsville, SC
I was very sad to hear of the passing of your father. I have seen many pictures, and heard many stories about him. He seemed to be quite the trooper. My sincere condolences to the family and loved ones.
Cindy Massey
September 18, 2017 | Boerne, TX
Genie Michael and Suzie and all:
Sorry I cannot be with you all at this time. We are still trying to clean up from the hurricane and get back to work. Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers hold on to the wonderful memories you all have of your dad and stick together as family is that is so important in difficult days ahead. All my love, Winifred
Winifred White Dworschak
September 18, 2017 | Jacksonville, FL
I will miss Poppa very much. No one else will ever call me 'dahlin' the way he did. I'm glad we got to see him one last time this summer and he got to see my girls, he took so much delight in children.
Jennifer Clark
September 17, 2017 | St. Louis, MO
dear gene marie and family i send my most heartfelt sympathy.may the love of God comfort you all.
linda wertan
September 17, 2017 | Johns Island, SC
Please accept my condolences for your loss, may the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time. (Matthew 5:4)
AnnieB
September 16, 2017 | New Castle, DE