Denmark, South Carolina
Charles Herman Breland Sr. DENMARK - Charles Herman Breland, Sr., 86, of Denmark, South Carolina, died Wednesday, February 20, 2013, in the presence of his wife and children. He was a loving husband, father and "PaPa." Born in Colleton County, January 29, 1927, Mr. Breland was the son of the late Rufus Breland and Susan Givens Breland. Mr. Breland is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Bunton Breland; a daughter, Margaret Meyer (Mack) of Bamberg, SC; two sons, Charles Breland (Patsy) of Denmark, SC, and Bobby Breland (Amanda) of Seneca, SC. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Mike Meyer (Nancy), William Meyer (Amanda), Tori Hay (Ben), Charlie Breland (Crystal), Barrett Breland (Melanie Garrett), Rob Breland and Kathryn Breland; and four great-grandchildren, Josh Meyer, Breland Hay, Thomas Hay and Chaz Breland. In addition to his parents, Mr. Breland was preceded in death by his sister, Clara Breland. Mr. Breland served his country during World War II, in service with the U.S. Navy. Mr. Breland began working with Lower State Gas Company in 1952. He moved to Denmark in 1953 and later, purchased the gas company, serving Denmark and the surrounding communities for nearly 60 years. He devoted many years to coaching the youth and little league baseball teams of Denmark. Mr. Breland was a charter member of the Denmark Volunteer Rescue Squad. Mr. Breland was a member of Denmark First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and was a member of the Jim Tant Sunday School Class. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Denmark First Baptist Church with burial immediately following in Denmark Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Denmark First Baptist Church. The family would like to thank home caregivers, Mary Bias, Rosenia Sease and Jackie Aiken and the Community Home Care and Hospice Nurses, B.J. Hiott and Patricia Bruce. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Community Home Care and Hospice, or Denmark First Baptist Church. Mercer Funeral Home of Denmark, SC, is in charge of the arrangements, 803-793-4211.
Dear Breland Family, Each one of you is special, and together you are an awesome team--Mr. Herman's team. Remember he is always coaching you and loving you. God bless. Sylvia Hiers, Springfield
Sylvia Hiers
February 26, 2013 | Springfield
Our prayers are with you. A very good man.
Vic & Johnette Whetstone
February 23, 2013
We are all so sorry to hear of Mr. Herman's death. There are so many fond memories of our times together. This is a tough time for all of you, and you are all in our prayers. We love you!
Donna Dyches Underwood
February 23, 2013
To the Breland family. As you go through this time of grief may you find comfort in knowing that God's everlasting arm can be a place of peace. (Deuteronomy 33:27)
February 23, 2013
So sorry to hear of the passing of a great person. He gave alots to his customers, friends, and family. God be with each one as they go thru this time of grief.
Reecie and Linda Still
February 23, 2013 | Barnwell, SC
Mrs Breland,Margaret and Charles-My thoughts and prayers are with you.I have been and am still out of town,but we are thinking of you
Richard Ness
February 23, 2013 | Bamberg
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry/Sally/Mikee/Libby Williams
February 22, 2013 | Islandton, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Breland family. May your precious memories bring peace to your hearts.
Love to all,
Sherry Delk Moore
February 22, 2013 | Barnwell, SC
Mrs. Breland, Margaret and family, we are deeply sorry for your loss. From every thing I knew about your husband and father it is heavens gain. Margaret, your church family, St. Johns, is praying and hurting for you! We love you Margaret! Mrs. Breland we are praying for you and are here to help anyway we can.
Mike Reid
February 22, 2013 | Ehrhardt, SC
