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Harry Lee Goldson Jr.

1917 - 2014

Harry Lee Goldson Jr.

1917 - 2014

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BORN

1917

DIED

2014

Harry Goldson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 20, 2014.

COLUMBIA Funeral service for Harry Lee “H.L.” Goldson Jr., 97, will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon prior to the service at the funeral home.

H.L. passed away at his home on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Born in Columbia, he was a son of the late Harry L. Goldson Sr. and Minnie Waltz Goldson. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1936 and Draughon’s Business College in 1939. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS LST-77 during WWII as a Pharmacist’s Mate from 1943 to 1945. During his time in the Navy he was involved in the invasion of southern France and Anzio. H.L. retired after 39 years from Southern Railroad as a chief engineer. He was a member of Mason Lodge # 39, Railroad Retirement Club, United Transportation Union and Asbury Methodist Church.

Surviving are his daughters, Elynor Aynne Wood of West Columbia, Helen Gayle Jones (Danny) of Cary, N.C.; son, James V. Goldson of Columbia; grandchildren, Shannon McWaters (Jim), Emily Goldson; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy C. Darnell Goldson; daughter, Harriett Anderson; son, John B. Goldson; a granddaughter, Stephanie Martin; one brother; and one sister.

The family wishes to thank the neighbors of St. Mark Wood for their support and kindness to their father over the last several years.

Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1005 Asbury Road, Columbia, SC 29209.

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October 22, 2014

My name is Rudolph Harrington I worked with Harry at Southern Railroad. I also worked there for 39 years. I wanted to send my condolences to the family and let you know he was a great man and it was a pleasure working with him. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

October 22, 2014

Jimbo, Elynor, and Helen,
So sorry to learn of your father's passing.
Susan Yarborough

Perry & Allyson Jeffcoat

October 21, 2014

We are so sorry about the death of Mr. Goldson. We thank him for his service to our country, fighting to rid our world of tyranny, cruelty, and injustice. We owe so much to "The Greatest Generation". We hope and pray that family and loved ones will find strength and comfort in your faith and your memories.

October 20, 2014

John and Clethia Gallman