Charles R. Whisenant

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Charles R. Whisenant, age 84, of North Augusta, S.C., loving husband of Ellen Gunter Whisenant and son of the late William P. Whisenant and the late Lola Mae Fulmer Whisenant, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 12, 2014.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Robert Whisenant; daughters, Alice Fallaw, Peggy Smith and Jackie Whisenant; sisters, Ellen (Ted) Arthur, Jean Bahlhorn, Gail (Sonny) Simpson; grandchildren, Brandon Whisenant and Bryan Fallaw.

He was born in Graniteville, S.C. and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, S.C. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clearwater, S.C., where he was also a dedicated member of the Men's Sunday School Class.

He retired from Hathaway Corporation as an iron and steel worker. He was a US Army Veteran, having bravely served his country during World War II.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Sunday evening, September 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

A service, celebrating his life and home going will be held at the First Baptist Church of Clearwater, S.C. on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 3:00 PM with Rev. John Bolin officiating.

The interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Augusta, Ga. The Pallbearers will be Danny McIntosh, Gage McIntosh, Wayne Nappier, Ed Garrett, Chris Goff and Patrick Simpson.

Napier Funeral Home, Inc., 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C. 29829 is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Published in The Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star on Sept. 14, 2014.