Mr. Folk died March 8, 2011. Born July 4, 1938, in Richland County, he was a son of the late Willie Alton and Rebecca Metze Folk. He had retired from the State Forestry Commission, was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting and spending time with family.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Gussie Folk; children, JoAnn F. Haskett, Charles R. Folk Sr., Marie F. Brady, all of Irmo; grandchildren, Amanda Zarlenga, Jennifer E. Haskett, Charles R. Folk Jr., Stephanie N. Douglas, Cheyanne Folk, Kendyl Folk; great-grandchildren, Riley, Tristen, Layna; brother, James Folk; sisters, Chloe Bailey, Patsy Kimble. He was predeceased by brothers, Edward and Jimmy Folk; sister, Mildred Williams.
Memorials may be made to Shady Grove U.M.C., 1918 Shady Grove Road, Irmo, SC 29063 or Ebenezer U.M.C. c/o Danny Rish, 981 Mill Road, Little Mountain, SC 29075.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Todd Derrick
March 11, 2011
Im sorry for the loss of Bennie Charles.Please accept my condolences. He was a great man and pillar of the community and a terrible loss for the community.I know that hes in heaven watching down on his family.Ms.Gussie,Joanne.Raymond,and Marie if you need anything please let me know.With all my love Todd Derrick
Gordon Cantor
March 11, 2011
My heart goes out to Gussie, JoAnn, Raymond, Marie, grandchildren, and great grandkids. Benny Charles was very down-to-earth, unpretentious, and just a super nice person! Not being from this area, Benny and his whole family have always made me feel very comfortable and welcome. Becky, our kids, and I will miss him with many fond memories!
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