Mr. Earl Washington, II was born July 3, 1962 in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of the late Earl Washington and Mildred Gathers Washington.  He grew up in downtown Charleston, and later relocated to North Charleston. As a kid, Earl was affectionately known as Herc or Herci by family because as a baby he exhibited the strength of the mythological character Hercules. He was called home June 25, 2025 after a long-term illness.

Earl attended the public schools in Charleston, South Carolina, graduating from Charleston High School in 1979. He attended and graduated from Benedict College in 1985 majoring in Journalism. While at Benedict College, he became a member of the Gamma Lambda Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.

During his younger years, Earl played the guitar and drums, but his favorite hobby was drawing and sketching. He was a Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed science fiction.

He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Morris Brown A.M.E. Church, Charleston, South Carolina. He believed in the power of prayer and the scriptures in the Bible. Earl retired as a mail handler from the United States Post Office in North Charleston.

He leaves to cherish his memories; two sisters, Shawn  E. Washington-Clark (Lance) of Pasadena, MD and Barbara A. Gathers of Charleston, SC; one nephew, Lance L. Clark II and a niece, Milena J. Clark of Pasadena, MD; uncle, Charles Washington of Dorchester, SC;  aunt, Catherine Washington of Dorchester, SC;  aunt, Bessie A. Gathers of Charleston, SC; caregivers and cousins; Carlise and Charlie Shedrick, Crystal Gathers and Shakira Wright all of Charleston, SC; special friends, Jessica Adkins of Edisto, SC and Lorain Robinson of Moncks Corner, SC and a host of cousins and friends who will miss his quiet, caring spirit.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Public Viewing
11:00 AM- 12:00 noon
Celebration of Life Service
12:00 noon
Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel
2119 Dorchester Rd. - North Charleston

Interment
Riverview Memorial Park

The Service will be LIVE STREAMED via the Smith-McNeal Funeral Home FACEBOOK PAGE!