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Jack Harlan Obituary

Jack Lee Harlan Jack Lee Harlan, 75, of Beaufort, SC, husband of Brenda Jackson Harlan died Friday, March 2, 2012 at MUSC. He is survived by a stepson Thomas Bradly Woods (Becky), two grandsons Drake and Reid Woods; a brother Jan Harlan (Shirley), a sister Beth Davis, and a sister in-law Edna Harlan all of Roseville, Ohio, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Virginia Harlan and a brother Lowell Harlan. Jack served as a combat photographer for the Marine Corps during Vietnam, retiring as Gunnery Sergeant after 22 years of service. Jack also worked as base locksmith for Facilities Maintenance Division at MCRD Parris Island retiring in 2000 after 15 years. He was a member of Carteret Street United Methodist Church, and Gideons International. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Carteret Street United Methodist Church organ fund, 408 Carteret St. or Gideons International, PO Box 72, Beaufort, SC 29901. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 6 from 6PM to 8PM at Anderson Funeral Home. Services will be held Wednesday at Carteret Street United Methodist Church at 11am followed by burial at Beaufort National Cemetery. Anderson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Published by The Island Packet from Mar. 6 to Apr. 6, 2012.

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David Griffin

March 7, 2012

Brenda, David and I were saddened to hear of Jack's passing. We have such fond memories of you both from our time in Beaufort.
David and Sharon Griffin

Richard Furman

March 7, 2012

Brenda, I am so very sorry for your loss of Jack. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with him on Parris Island for several years. I am sorry I did not learn of his passing until it was too later to make the visitation.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Richard and Mell Furman

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evelyn washington

March 6, 2012

brenda you and jack have been a very good neighbor everytime we would leave home after my husband passed jack would always look after our home whenever we leave for a few days god blessed you brenda if there is anything that i can do please don't hesitate to let me know. your neighbor the washington god loves you

Alyssa Chapman McClelland

March 6, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Jack and Brenda from childhood and always enjoyed their warm smiles and welcoming spirit.

March 6, 2012

Brenda, I was so shocked to learn we have lost our dear Jack. We will miss his sweet spirit, smile and all the wonderful work he did at Carteret. Hopefully, Earl and I will be home from MUSC soon and I will be in contact. Just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Rachel and Earl Martin

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