Charlie Anderson Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Charlie Anderson

Spartanburg, SC : Charlie Anderson died September 1, 2023.

Mr. Charlie “Hawk” Anderson, son of the late Mr. Isaac Anderson and Mrs. Alice Thomas
Anderson, was born January 23, 1948 in Spartanburg, South Carolina and raised in Pauline,
South Carolina. Mr. Anderson, affectionately known as Charlie Hawk, entered eternal rest
peacefully in his home on Friday, September 1, 2023 after a brief illness.
Charlie Hawk loved people. He never met a stranger and he gave a nickname to everyone he
knew. He graduated from Lincoln High School and shortly after, he entered into the Army.
While in the Army, Charlie Hawk served in the Vietnam War and participated in boxing. He was
an avid bowler and in prior years he loved playing baseball. He was a member of the Imperial
Social Club for many years where they adorned the colors black and gold. He was a long time
employee of Spartanburg Steel and eventually retired from there after many promotions and 36
years of service. After retirement Charlie Hawk loved swapping war stories with other military
Veterans and sitting in his favorite chair watching westerns.
Charlie Hawk was a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather. Left to cherish fond
memories are his wife Shirley Pitts Anderson; one (1) daughter Likita (Bryan) Michelle Johnson
of Atlanta, Georgia; one (1) son Charlie “Chip” Anderson Jr. of Spartanburg, South Carolina;
one (1) sister Reverend Pitty Hudson; seven (7) grandchildren; six (6) great grandchildren; and a
host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his son Anthony Hunter formerly of Union, South Carolina; and
his brother Mr. Leroy “Shank” Anderson formerly of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
He will be missed, but the memories will be lasting.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 8,2023 at 4:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will follow in the Heritage Memorial Gardens, 3901 S. Church St., Roebuck, SC.

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Praying 🙏 for Shirley and the family, I send my condolences 🙏 Elaine

Praying 🙏 for Shirley & family. We are so sorry to hear of Charle's passing. What a great friend you have been to us. You will forever be in our thoughts. Rest in peace brother. Sandy & Randy Davis

To the family of Charlie "Charlie Hawk" Anderson, you all are in our prayers. We pray that God will strength you and comfort you during your time of grief.
The Peak Family- Oak St.

Rest in Peace Charles!

Miss bowling with you. Really miss our conversations. Prayers for the family and a hug for you Shirley.

Shirley & Family, We both are so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Dennis will miss their conversations on Mondays. Dennis said he knows that Charlie will be up there with God, waiting to tell me welcome home, just as the veterans that went before him did for him. Penny and Dennis Dechant

My condolences to the Anderson family in this time of sorrow the Albert Thomas & family

I am sorry to hear the passing of Charlie and my condolences to you and your family and praying for you and your family 🙏 Twanda Smith and Delores Johnson

I'm sorry to hear about Mr. Anderson passing. I'll be praying for the family in this difficult times. Elder Horace Johnson

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Charlie. My condolences and prayers go out to your family. Bessie Miller

I am so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. He always made me laugh! His service to his country should forever be honored. His devotion to his wife was so obvious, I know she is heartbroken. All his family and friends will miss him and grieve the loss of his presence on this earth. Rest well, Charlie, I know you are enjoying the reward of heaven for a life well lived. Gwen Davis

Prayers and condolences to the family ❤️ 🙏🙏 James and Sundra Connor

Prayers 🙏🙏🙏 and condolences to the Anderson family. Charlie Hawk was a nice and kind guy. Always greeted you with a smile. He will be missed by his family. The Woodruff, Vernon and Austin families

Prayers and condolences to the family

Freddie and I will miss seeing you on wed and talking to you at the waffle house. You will truly be miss by many.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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