Charles Ronald Grainger, Sr., 92, of Nichols passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Marion County on January 22, 1931, the son of the late Freman Waldo "Joe" Grainger and the late Thelma Horne Grainger.

Charles was a graduate of Clemson University where he received his degree in Agricultural Engineering. Following his graduation, he accepted a job with the British American Tobacco Company working primarily in Guatemala and Venezuela. Upon his retirement from the tobacco industry, Charles along with his beloved wife, Carmen returned to the family homeplace on Grainger Mill Pond. There he spent his remaining years enjoying fishing and traveling throughout the United States and Guatemala. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that leaves many precious memories for his family to always cherish.

In addition to his parents, Charles was predeceased by two sons, Joey Grainger and Jerry Grainger and a grandson, Sebastian Grainger.

He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-eight years, Carmen Soberon Grainger; a son, Charles Grainger, Jr. of Nichols; his daughters, Jackie Grainger of Salisbury, N.C. and Carmen Maria Grainger of Guatemala; four grandchildren, Laurie Ann Ballinger (Corey), Crista Grainger Lowman (Wells), Jeremy Grainger and Joseph Grainger; three great-grandchildren, Makenzie Waller, Makayla Waller, and Lara Lowman.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Spring Branch Baptist Church in Nichols. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the sanctuary of the church. The family will lay Charles to rest at Riverside Cemetery in a private committal service.

If you would like to remember Charles, the family suggests that donations be made in his memory to Riverside Care, 8431 Elvington Road, Nichols, South Carolina 29581.

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

Meares Funeral Home is honored to serve the Grainger family.