Charles "Charlie" Frederick Brunson

Charles Brunson 64, known to all as Charlie, of Fort Mill, SC passed away at home on August 28, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1959 in Chester County, SC and lived in Great Falls, SC until he entered college at age 18.

Charlie was a dedicated follower of Jesus and a loving family man with a great sense of humor. He loved to laugh and to make others laugh as well. He had a strong sense of community and never met a stranger. Whether standing in line at the grocery store, or hanging out at the local doggie park, he would strike up a conversation with anyone - finding common ground and often asking "Do you have a church home?". Charlie was passionate about everything he cared about and wasn't shy about sharing his opinions and beliefs. He was also a record-setting college athlete and later a coach, inspiring others to strive for excellence in everything they did, always remembering to give the Glory to the Lord. In his later years, Charlie received the greatest joy from playing with his six grandchildren and wrestling with his three lively dogs.

Charlie is survived by his best friend and love of his life for 41 years, his wife Jane; his brother Brian Brunson; his daughters, Stephanie Brunson Milliken and Jennifer Kane; his sons-in-law, Andy Milliken and Zack Kane; his grandmother, Sarah Durham; his sisters-in-law, Sally Donaldson and Tanya Brunson; his brothers-in-law, Baxter Donaldson and Doyle Varnadore; his grandchildren, Alice, Addison, Abigail, Alexander, Amelia and Benedict; his nieces and nephews, Melissa Catoe Floyd, Bryan Catoe, Will Brunson, T. Jay Brunson, Adam Varnadore, Matt and Meredith Varnadore. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. Brunson and Freida Brunson; his sisters, Gail Brunson Catoe and Ellen Brunson Varnadore.

Charlie earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration Management from Winthrop University. After a brief time playing pro basketball in Belgium, Charlie and Jane returned to the US, where he embarked on a successful career in Supply Chain Management, specializing in the Manufacturing Industry.

Outside of work, Charlie's hobbies included coaching and mentoring young athletes, many of whom went on to become starting players on their high school and/or college basketball teams. He was also a skilled handyman, always eager to tackle DIY projects, whether it was installing a new kitchen sink and cabinets, or learning how to expertly groom his dogs. Charlie had a thirst for knowledge and constantly applied his newfound skills to benefit his family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023 at 6:15 PM at Lifepointe Church, 390 York Southern Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29715. Prior to the service, visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM and then again immediately following the ceremony, ending at 8:00 PM. Lifepointe Church is a "come as you are" loving environment, so casual attire is always acceptable. in honor of Charlie's vibrant personality and character, attendees are encouraged to dress in bright and colorful attire.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Lifepointe Church at 390 York Southern Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715 or online at: lifepointecc.com/give/.

Charlie Brunson will be dearly missed by his family, friends and all those whose lives he touched with his warmth, kindness, humor and unwavering faith.