John H. Workman

John Workman Obituary

WINDSOR, S.C. - John H. Workman passed from this life on April 25, 2007. He was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina to Emory C. and Grace G. Workman on November 17, 1930. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Armeda Lowman Workman, his parents, three brothers: William C., Heyward E., Franklin D., two sisters: Margaret Seefluth, Dorothy Weatherford, and his grandson, John Daniel Workman. John is survived by his devoted and dear wife of 30 years, Shirley Mull Workman, a sister, Jenny Moore of Easley, SC, a brother, Roger L. Workman of Clearwater, SC, two sons, John V. (Carole), Everett E. (Lynn) both of Aiken, one daughter, Delia W. Glanton, of Gloverville, SC, three step daughters: Kathy Muszall of Burnettown, SC, Lori P. Thomas of Lexington, SC, Amy P. (Mylon) Pope of Jacksonville, Florida. He also has 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and a large number of nieces and nephews. He retired from E.I DuPont after 36 years and Westinghouse after 4 years. He was a member of Mount Beulah Baptist Church, Windsor, SC. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Mount Beulah Baptist Church Building Fund, or Trinity Hospice of Augusta. The family will receive friends Wednesday Evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home, 715 East Pine Log Rd., Aiken, SC. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3:00 at the funeral home, followed by the burial at Southlawn Cemetery. Please visit the online register at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Apr. 26, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for John Workman

4 Entries

Sherry Gasdaska

April 30, 2007

Mr.
Howard was a great adopted grandfather, friend and Christian brother.
He meant a lot to me and so many others. It's funny how a Yankee girl
and a Southern guy could become such great friends! Of course we were
constantly teasing each other about our accents. At church he would
always invite me and my family to what he called "The eatin meetins".
Speaking of food, he made the best coleslaw I've ever tasted! I also
liked his pimento cheese sandwiches, and his delicious homemade ice
cream. Peach and strawberry were my favorites.
He was also there if I needed a shoulder to cry on. He comforted me
many times when I was sad, by always trying to make me laugh. One silly
thing I remember is when he danced wearing a grass skirt, at Mt.
Beulah's 2005 Lua themed homecoming. Which I was able to snap a picture
of! Church was one of my favorite things. He would always pick me up
when I needed to get there, rain or shine. That was especially nice,
since I live off of 3 dirt roads. Of course he didn't care. That bright
green truck came up our driveway many times! He also picked me up for
Saturday workdays at Mt. Beulah Baptist Church. He knew I was willling
to help, and he wanted me to be there. After working, we would always
take the trash to the recycling center. He taught me a lot about
garbage. How to tie the bags a certain way, and to always make sure to
pour liquids in the sink, and not the trash bag. As he said many times,
I was his assistant garbologist in training! Over the 6 years that he
picked me up for church, we really had a lot of great conversations. I
told him many times how much he and Miss Shirley reminded me of
newlyweds. He was very proud of his wife, and didn't mind showing it. I
know Miss Shirley was just as proud to have him for a husband, even
when he embarrassed her with his silly antics.
Not only was Mr. Howard a garbologist, jokester, and close confidant,
he was also very poetic. He wrote me many poems in every single
birthday card I received from them. He even taught me to write them as
well. He loved to hear me sing. He showed me how to hold the microphone
just right, in my left hand, and to keep my head up to get the most
volume from my voice. I loved singing to him and Miss Shirley. Last,
but not least, For years Mr. Howard was trying to get me to drive.
About a month ago I finally applied for my permit and passed! One of
the first things I did, was visit Mr. Howard and Miss Shirley, showing
off my permit. I was so happy and they were so proud of me.I thank the
Lord that Mr. Howard got to see me start learning how to drive, and
getting a job. I don't know all of what the Lord has planned for me, I
want to please Him first of all, and I also want to make Mr. Howard
very proud. Some people called him John, I called him Howard, but
really he's now with Jesus, and he's a child of the King, who will be
terribly missed. I love you Mr. Howard.

Carolyn Heffner

April 26, 2007

Shirley & family: My thoughts & prayers are with you now. You and Howard have been such a devoted, loyal & inspirational couple in our family. It's a shame these temporary departures must happen.

As I told you on the phone, I know there's a great family reunion occurring in heaven today. I'm sure that my father is all settled in by now and has learned the "Welcome Home" routine in time for Howard.

God Bless & Keep you always in His care.

Carliss and Diane McHargue

April 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carliss and Diane McHargue

April 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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