Robert Oswell Kann

Robert Oswell (Bob) Kann, 93, entered into eternal rest on November 29, 2021. Born in Mt. Union, PA, on June 24, 1928, Bob was the son of the late Bernard Lloyd Kann and Nellie Briggs Kann. He was a World War II Veteran serving in the Navy on the USS Tidewater. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Maree Melfi Kann of nearly 70 years; brother, Donald Leon Kann and sisters, Thelma Rosemarie Bruns and Audrey June Ross.

Bob worked with United Brands in Charleston, retiring after more than 40 years. He is survived by his son, Bobby Kann of Spring, TX; daughter, Karen Lidgett of Wichita, KS; son, Randy Kann (Aleene) of Asheville, NC; daughter, Donna Kann of Johns Island, SC; daughter, Teri Payne (Kevin) of Goose Creek, SC; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

He was an amazing man, loving husband and wonderful father, grandfather and uncle. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the dedicated staff at We Care, Homecare Assistance, 7 East Medical Acute Care Staff at MUSC and Amedisys Hospice for the love, kindness and respect extended to Bob.

Bob's Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy.  Burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior (woundedwarriorproject.org) or to the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org).

Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. (843) 766-1365