Charles Henry Drayton III Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charles Henry Drayton III (Gadsden, South Carolina), born in Charleston, South Carolina, who passed away on December 2, 2019 at the age of 101. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Emily Appleton Beatty and Charles Henry Drayton; his wife Mary; his brother Frank; his son-in-law Garnett Nelson; and his children, Molly Osteen (Monty) of Augusta, GA, Anne Nelson of Montpelier, VA and Chad Drayton (Julia) of Charleston, SC. He was also cherished by nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Charles Henry Drayton III Preservation Endowment Fund at Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC 29414-7105 or Bishop Gadsden Resident Assistance Fund or the Employee Appreciation Fund, One Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412.
