Charles Russell Lee, a resident of Hamer, SC, peacefully departed this world to be with his Heavenly Father on February 13, 2018 after an illness of several months.
He was born July 15, 1929, a son of Troy C. and Grethel Floyd Lee in Olanta, SC. He was a decorated Korean War veteran, receiving both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and rising to the rank of Master Sergeant in a single tour of combat duty. He then served 38 years with the SC National Guard and retired as Sergeant Major. He also retired from the US Department of Agriculture in 1985 after 37 years.
He is an Elder Emeritus of First Presbyterian Church of Dillon. He also was a Scoutmaster for Troop 766.
Surviving are his wife of sixty-five years, Sarah Godwin Lee, children, Rev. Charles “Russell” Lee, Jr. (Marilyn) of South Boston, VA; Linda Lee Carmichael (Charlie) of Yorktown, VA; Floyd McMillan “Mac” Lee (Joy) of Dillon, SC; Patrick Godwin Lee (Cindy) of Greer, SC; grandchildren Jennifer Lee Miller (Jeff), Matthew Lee (Teresa), Daniel Carmichael, Sally Carmichael, Melody Weatherford, Richard Lee (Karen), Carrie Lee and Chloe Lee; great grand-children Baylee, William and Maisy Miller, Abigail King, and Marshall, Noah, Asher, and Rayne Lee; sisters Annie Faye Mixon of Olanta, SC and Susan Cole of Bishopville, SC and nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home in Dillon, SC.
Funeral Services will be at First Presbyterian Church, Dillon, on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Matthew D. Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Perpetual Care Cemetery, Hamer, SC.
Memorials may be given to First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Harrison St., Dillon, SC 29536
The family would like to thank the staff of Dillon’s Pruitt Health, McLeod Health Center, and McLeod Health Hospice for their loving care and support of Charles and our family during this time.