Charles Ray Drew, Sr., 81, of Mullins passed away peacefully at MUSC in Florence on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on August 16, 1940 in Mullins to the late Ruby McCumber Drew and the late Daniel Walker Drew.

Charles attended Todds School and later transferred to Marion High School. Upon graduation from Marion High, he joined his father farming with Drew Farms. He was a selfless, honest, and caring person who was happiest when on the farm. It was there that he could watch his crops grow and see all his blessings. An avid Clemson fan, he enjoyed watching Clemson sports. Charles was a member of Marion Baptist Church and the Oak Tree Sunday School Class.

Surviving Charles are his loving wife, Cecilia; a daughter, Elizabeth Drew Abbott of Lexington; three sons, Charles Ray Drew, Jr. of Lexington, David Walker Drew (Cissy) and Robert Hal Drew, all of Mullins; his grandchildren, Becca (Jeff), Charlie (Shelby), Walker, Marc and River; his great-grandchildren, Avery, Scarlett, Saylor, and Breckin Charles; his stepchildren, Richard Allen Warner (Mary Sue) of Walterboro, Christopher Jay Warner (Lisa) of Orlando, Florida, and Robert Charles Warner (Deborah) of Hartsville; numerous step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; a brother, George Lawton Drew (Janna) of Mullins; a sister, Joyce Drew Cannady of Charleston, and of course, the family dog, Bullet, who always looked forward to his treats from Charles Ray.

Funeral services will be held at 2.00 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Marion Baptist Church with burial to follow at Little Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery on Bluff Road. Visitation with the family will be immediately following at the graveside.

If you would like to honor Charles, memorials may be sent to The Oak Tree Sunday School Class, c/o of Marion Baptist Church, 106 South Main Street, Marion, SC 29571.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com .

Charles is in the care of Meares Funeral Home of Mullins.