Donald Vincent Northrop, Jr.

Donald Vincent Northrop Jr., 73 of Ladson, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Born on March 31, 1951 in New London, CT he was the son of the late Barbara Jean (BJ) Northrop (Eaton) and Donald V. Northrop Sr. 

Don was a devoted husband, father and grandfather to his wife Patty of 53 years and to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was always there to give advice, lend an ear, make you laugh or “boot you in the pants” with the crazy random facts he knew, his simple wisdom and jokes or stories. You could always find him in a sports stand cheering them on or playing Santa for the grandchildren. He loved to go out on his boat or work around his shop. Don enjoyed animals, esp. his dogs, model trains, his fountains and building things whether making furniture for his grandson’s first home or refurbishing old iron benches to give as gifts to family and friends. 

Don proudly served in the United States Navy and retired as a Senior Chief in 1989 after 20 years of service. He continued to be a part of several submarine vet and Navy groups and organizations. After his military retirement He worked at the Charleston shipyard and then worked his way up in the trucking industry at Basso American to Regional Manager before retiring again and becoming the chauffeur to his grandchildren. He was a mentor to many, a good friend and shipmate. Known for his outgoing personality and humor he never met a stranger and was always good for a story. His friendships were forever. 

Don is survived by his wife Patricia Mae Northrop, two sons, Sean Michael Northrop (Mary) and Christopher “Casey” Northrop (Rachelle) a daughter, Heather Ann Northrop Shaw (Troy), six Grandchildren, Edwin Michael Hiott III (Dakota), Morgan Taylor McEvoy-Hiott (Emily), Michael Sean Northrop (Juliana), Nathan Christopher Northrop (Amber), Andrea Heather Northrop and Lindsey Nichole Northrop, five Great grandchildren Lazario Northrop, Penelope and Onyx Northrop, Vincent and Lloyd Hiott all of the Charleston Area and brothers James Northrop of Wilmington, NC and Frank Northrop (Susan) of Mechanicsville , VA .

Donald is preceded in death by his parents Donald Vincent Northrop Sr. and Barbara Jean Eaton Northrop.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, 18th of August, 2024, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Goose Creek, 869 St. James Avenue in Goose Creek, South Carolina.

The service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 19, 2024 at McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Goose Creek, 869 St. James Avenue in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The burial and military honors will be held at Plantation Memorial Gardens in Moncks Corner, South Carolina immediately following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation, Goose Creek, PO Box 247, Goose Creek, SC 29445, (843) 553-1511.