Born January 2, 1920, in Fairfax, South Carolina to Barthwell C. Harter and Pollie Williams Harter, Russell Woodrow Harter was the beloved husband of the late Eugenia Allen Harter.

Russell graduated from Winyah High School in Georgetown, South Carolina. After serving in the United States Navy during World War II on aircraft carrier USS Long Island, he and Eugenia moved to Charleston and had one son, Russell W. Harter, Jr. Russell was a Scoutmaster for Troop 9 at Ashley River Baptist Church, and he worked for Exxon until he retired in 1976, when he moved to a farm in Salters, South Carolina. He was an avid outdoorsman and handyman. He was a member of the Carolina Terrace Hunting Club, in Charleston, South Carolina, the Parrott Hunting Club, the Bryant Hunting Club, and the Russell W. Harter, Sr. Hunting Club in Salters, South Carolina.

Russell opened his home to people and animals of all kinds. He spent his last few years building blue bird boxes that have traveled to homes near and far. Russell shared his wisdom and many stories from his front porch swing.

Russell was a member of the Spring Gulley Baptist Church in Andrews, South Carolina and also regularly attended Union Presbyterian Church in Salters, South Carolina.

Russell was a devoted Christian, husband, father, granddaddy, and friend. He lived a joyful and full life and will be missed immensely. Those who cherish him most feel peace in knowing he is with the Lord and reunited with those who went before him including the many dogs he befriended throughout his life.

Russell is survived by his only son, Russell “Rusty” W. Harter, Jr. and wife Cathy of Greenville, South Carolina; three grandchildren Russell W. Harter, III and wife Leanne of Florence, South Carolina; Rhett Harter and wife Jodi of Charleston, South Carolina; Carly Davis and husband Kyle of Greenville, South Carolina. In addition, Russell is also survived by a crew of good looking Great Granddaughters: Cailan, Ansley, and Rileigh of Florence; Addie of Charleston; and Savannah of Greenville; two son-in-laws Stuart and Julie Franklin and Brent and Pam Franklin also of Greenville, South Carolina; In addition, Russell is survived by his best friend, Oscar and many other extended family members

In addition to his wife and parents, Russell was predeceased by his sister, Mae Britton, brother Olin C. Harter, and daughter-in-law Cynthia Franklin Harter.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday November 26, 2016, at the Williamsburg Funeral Home, 332 E. Main Street, Kingstree, South Carolina 29556. Russell’s family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:30 0n Saturday morning before the service. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at Live Oak Memorial Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, Russell requests donations to the Williamsburg County Animal Shelter, 200 County Camp Road, Kingstree, South Carolina 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.