Andrew LaRoche Wilson

Andrew LaRoche Wilson obituary, West Columbia, SC

Andrew LaRoche Wilson

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Andrew Wilson Obituary

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Andrew LaRoche Wilson, 64, passed away on October 18, 2025. Andrew was born August 16, 1961 in Charleston, SC where he was a life long resident until a few months ago when he moved to Columbia to be near family. Andrew was predeceased by his parents Frank L. Wilson and Jean S. Wilson. 

After graduating from Bishop England High School, Andrew went to Clemson University and received a bS in Architecture. Andrew designed several schools around Charleston and the Folly Beach Pier reconstruction after hurricane Hugo while working at Glick and Boehm & Associates (GBA) Architecture in Charleston, SC. 

Andrew is survived by cousins Darlene Simpson (Mike), Michael Cook and Paul Wilson on the Wilson side of family. Several cousins on the Seel side of family, Cindy, Suz, Julie and Dietrick Stelljes. 

A Graveside Service will be held Friday, October 24, 2025 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Charleston, SC. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Oct

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Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Holy Cross Cemetery

604 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

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