Eric Van Hartwell was born in Orangeburg County, South Carolina on October 1, 1951 to the late Quitman and Katie Hartwell. On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 God stretched his mighty hand and welcomed Eric Van Hartwell to his eternal home.
At an early age Eric joined the Flora Branch Baptist Church. He was educated in the public schools of the Orangeburg County School District. He was a United States Marine who served his country proudly. He was employed by the KMS construction company in West Columbia, South Carolina until his demise.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Barbara Hartwell Jeffery, Denise Johnson, Bobbie Hartwell, Sr., Shirley Hartwell Pough and Frances Hartwell Watson.
He leaves to cherish his fond memories his loving wife of sixteen years, Jeanette Tyler Hartwell of the home; devoted children, Craig M. Hartwell of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Tiffany (Robert) Rhodes of Snellville, Georgia, Anthony Robinson, Niaikila Corley (Reginald), James Robinson, Maguil Lloyd, Saquwon Lloyd; twenty three grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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