Herman M. Altman, Sr.

Herman M. Altman, Sr., 90, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg.  Rev. Larry Williams will be officiating.  We will be following the CDC guidelines for COVID-19.  Masks will be required.

The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service.

Mr. Altman was born on May 17, 1931, in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was the son of the late Jacob E. Altman and the late Mamie Davis Altman.  He served in the United States Air Force.  He was the owner and operator of Altman Tire for many years.  He was a member of the Progress Masonic Lodge #356.  Mr. Altman enjoyed fishing and watching the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.  He loved spending time with his family.  He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He was predeceased by his wife, Grace G. Altman, great-granddaughter, Kayleigh Parker, great-great-grandson, Daniel “D.J.” Ruple, Jr., and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his daughters, Terry Edgemon (Charles) of Orangeburg, Tammy Fisher (Jim) of Augusta, GA, Toni Phillips (Evan) of Augusta, GA; son, Herman “Mark” Altman, Jr. (Sharon); nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.