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Obituary For Charles E. Clemons
Charles Edward Clemons was born July 12, 1954, in Columbia, SC, to the late Charlie Clemons,
Jr. and Beatrice Moss Clemons. He departed this life Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Charles, affectionately known to many as “Uncle Charles”, had a genuine Christian spirit and a
passion for helping others. He loved to laugh, talk, tell jokes, listen to music, sing, and above all,
he loved to serve the Lord.
He was good at sports. Charles especially enjoyed playing basketball.
Charles received his early education in Richland County Public Schools. He attended
A.C. Flora High School. He furthered his studies at Midlands Tech, Columbia, SC, and Voorhees
College, Denmark, SC.
Charles was a USA veteran. He served in the United States Army at Fort Jackson, SC.
Charles was a career CDL Truck Driver; employed with Swift Transportation for many years. He
was also employed with Arrow Automotive Industries. Charles was currently a team member
with a great group of associates at PL Developments, Duncan, SC.
In 1985, he was united with the love of his life, Gloria Hunter Clemons, who he met in Columbia
SC. In 1987, they made Spartanburg, SC their “forever home”.
At an early age, Charles joined his family church the Household of Faith Holiness Church, in
Columbia SC. He was later baptized into the Baptist faith at Island Creek Baptist Church,
Cowpens, SC. In 2012, he was ordained as a Deacon. There was no place Charles would rather
be than in the house of the Lord. His faithful service and love for our Lord Jesus Christ extended
to becoming a long term member of the All Male Chorus and teaching Sunday School.
Charles was proceeded in death by his father; Charlie Clemons, Jr., his loving mother; Beatrice
Moss Clemons, his loving grandmother; Daisy Moss, his daughter; Lisa Michelle Miller Chisolm,
his grandparents and his precious uncle; Ernest Moss.
He leaves to cherish fond memories: his wife; Gloria Hunter Clemons, his son; Charles Antonio
Allen, granddaughters; Adaja Lyerly and Asani Lyerly, his brothers; William Waymeyer and
Kenneth Clemons, his beloved sister; Deborah Clemons, favorite niece; Keisha Clemons, sister-
in-law; Johnita E. Hunter, brother-in-law; James Warren Hunter (Jennifer); a special sister;
Sandra M. McHam (Michael, Sr.), his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of
loving friends.
He also leaves a devoted pact of “Down-by-Law” friends from Allen Benedict Court, Columbia,
SC.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Island Creek Baptist Church, 2112 Battleground Rd., Cowpens, SC. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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Kathleen C Tatum sent Sweet Moments for Charles E. Clemons - March 04, 2024
Gloria, We are so sorry for your loss. We love you and may God continue to comfort you and your family love Earl and Kathy Tatum in Texas.
Gloria, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God's word and the Holy Spirit comfort you at this time. Love Juanita Jones classmate and neighbor- hood friend
My condolences to Mrs. Clemons and family. Charles was a kind and sweet person Always smiling. He will be missed.
"I am going to miss you so much, Uncle Charles. I will miss our talks during family gatherings where we laughed about the things I did. I am definitely going to miss seeing you at church. Thank you for everything that you have done for me from childhood to adulthood. Our relationship was more than just a nephew-uncle relationship, it was more like a parent-child relationship. You are a wonderful and caring person, and you have always been there for me whenever I needed you. I will always love you."
From Michael Jr.
My deepest condolences goes out to the Clemmon's family and the Island Creek church family Mr. Charlie is surely going to be missed I'm truly going to miss him personally the talks the inspirations we carried with each other I knew him as Deacon Charlie & he knew me as Rev. Wright we would always carry on conversations about Church & God I know for a fact he loved his family & God Mrs. Gloria may God keep you & bless you during this difficult time.
Rev.Rodrich Wright Sr.
.....condolences to the family of our beloved brother/friend/classmate just know his 'visit here will be forever remember for years/generations to come go on and take your rest in his arms brother We 'Love You And Will Miss You Charles...'MARGIE AMIKER & ACFLORA,ABC,READ ST,
....it's with a heavy heart ♥ that I'm sending words of comfort to the 'family of my beloved brother/friend/classmate whom will be miss by sooo many just his visit here will forever be remember for years/generations to come this I know like so many before him in our circle dear 'Lord please continue to stay with the family my family I call them during this difficult time in 'Jesus Name blessings from above rest in his arms my friend...AMEN!
JoJo
Gloria, my forever best friend, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your love Charles. Remember, we were together when you met Charles. I'll always cherish those memories. As I know that you will continue to hold on to God's unchanging hands, I love you my friend.
Gloria, know that you are in my prayers and know that God will keep you n this difficult time. Amanda Edwards
Mr. Charlie I still look for you everyday at work. The PLD family misses you. I miss our conversations and your advice. You was one kind and humble human being. I never heard a negative word from you. I'm glad I got to work with you the past 5 years. Until we meet again. Fly high. Your friend Joseph West
Mrs Gloria, I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. Mr. Charlie was a good Godly person. Joyce Spells
My Beloved Brother Brother Brother - you are gone to be with the Lord! We will remember your love of God, your dear wife, family, friends, your church family and people. WELL DONE!
The Clemons Family (Deborah, Kenneth, Keisha)
Gloria, May God continue to comfort you and the family. Sincerely, Robin Betsill Cohen & The Betsill Family
To Clemons Family may God continue to Bless your Family during this difficult time another Homeboy has gotten his wings thanks for all those memories you left us all Read st. ' ABC, Read st. Poolhall, AC Flora and the list goes on May you forever RIP Homeboy until our paths cross again on the other side ( Heaven) !
Mr. Charlie your presence and smile will be missed dearly. Your kind words and wisdom will be truly missed. I never once heard you complained about anything. It will be hard coming into work each and every morning knowing I want be seeing you.
Sharing sincere condolences for your loss. Charles was the epitome of a spirit-filled deacon. Rev. Horace & Barbara Wilson.
Charles has always been a good and kind person.He always had a kind word and smile for me. I miss him already. I know he'll be missed. Teresa Nash Hunter
Mr C will be truly missed sorry for your loss was an honor to have known you. Love you Mr C till we meet again.
Mr. Charlie was a true blessing in this world. He was a kind man and would go above and beyond to help anyone. He was loved dearly and will be missed. Praying for the family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Charlie was a well-respected and loved man.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
