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Charlie Hudson Graham, 81, of Mullins passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born in Horry County, a son of the late Thomas DeWitt Graham and Ruth Russ Graham. Mr. Graham was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was affectionately known to many as the Lance Man . Mr. Graham was a strong man of faith, having served as a devoted member, Elder and Trustee of the Mullins Presbyterian Church. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. An avid Gamecock fan, he was a longtime member of the Gamecock Club as well as a Past Master of Damascus Lodge 161.

He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers, Thomas D. Graham Jr., William Joseph Graham, and James Waller Graham. He was also predeceased by one sister, Marjorie Ruth Graham.

Mr. Graham is survived by his loving family, including his wife of forty years, Becky T. Graham of Mullins; his two daughters, Suzanne Taylor Graham (Dean) Grigg and Kelli Graham (Stephen) Cantey all of Lexington, S.C.; his two grandchildren, Daniel Rush Grigg and William Graham Grigg; his sister, Peggy G. Holmes of Conway; his two brothers, Freddie H. (Brenda) Graham of Aynor, and Phillip R. (Linda) Graham of Conway; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his special fishing friend, Betty Godbolt.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2014, in the sanctuary of Mullins Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 11, 2014, at Mullins Presbyterian Church directed by Meares Funeral Home of Mullins. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Graham Cemetery in Conway, S.C.

Memorials may be made to the Mullins Presbyterian Church, 809 Sandy Bluff Road, Mullins, S.C. 29574 or to the National Kidney Foundation, 508 Hampton Street, Suite 200, Columbia, S.C. 29201.

An online guestbook is available at mearesfh.com.