Gholamali Ghamari Etminan

July 2, 1946 - July 11, 2020

Gholamali (Fred) Ghamari Etminan was laid to rest on the 13th of June in the year of our lord 2020 in a private family ceremony. Fred’s passing will be deeply felt by those he loved and those who he befriended. He was loved by many and knew no strangers. Fred was a kind and devoted father, grandfather, and spouse. He lived his life to serve others and to feed anyone who was privileged enough to sit at his table. A public memorial service and celebration of life will be scheduled when it is safe for friends and family to gather together. Gholamali (Fred) Etminan is preceded in death by his father (Mehdi G. Etminan), his mother (Fatemeh Alibabai Etminan), his sister (Homa Nematolahi), his brother (Faramarz G. Etminan), and his first wife and the mother of his son (Souri Maranto). Fred is survived by his son and son-in-law (Paiam G. Etminan & Trever C. Etminan), his loving and devoted partner (Karen Grossmann), his step children (Charles Lemmon & Jody Lemmon, and Patty Emery), and his grandchildren (Shannon, Andrew, and Griffin). He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In these difficult times and due to the nature of no service being held, the family is asking that all Acknowledgments of loss, condolences, and flowers be sent to: Paiam & Trever Etminan (4617 Scout Aly. North Charleston, SC, 29405) and/or to Karen Grossmann (1545 Sweet Myrtle Cir. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466) May we all pray for peace, strength, comfort, and guidance together in his memory.