William Karnickey

William Louis Karnickey BLYTHEWOOD - William Louis Karnickey was born in Charleston, SC on January 23,1950. He departed his life on August 1,2018. William attended public schools in Charleston SC. He graduated from Burke High School in 1968, where he excelled in football was co-captain of Burke Championship football team. He was the son of the late Frank and Irene Karnickey of Charleston, SC. He was preceded into death by his brother Frank Jerome Karnickey and sister Helen Smith. William was a graduate of Allen University and Midlands Technical College. He also earned credit hours from South Carolina State College and the University of South Carolina. William was a resident of Blythewood,SC. He was also a minister attending Glory International in Columbia, SC. William was a retired Licensed Social Worker from the Department of Juvenile Justice. He later used his skills counseling young people and marriage couples. William played football at Allen University and South Carolina State College. He earned outstanding college athlete twice in addition he was a two time all state conference player. He played six years semi-pro football with the Augusta Eagles in Augusta Georgia with the Dixie Football League. William was a diabled Army Vietnam Era Veteran. William is survived by his Lovely wife Jewel Karnickey of 47 years, children, grandchildren and great grand children and host of family and friends. His favorite song was I Am A New Creation. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 4 from 6-8 PM at Kornegay & Moseley Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Sunday, August 5 at 12:30 PM at Glory Church International, 6405 Two Notch Rd. in Columbia, SC. Burial will follow at the Memorial Gardens of Columbia. Please sign the online guest book at www.kornegayandmoseley.com.