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Drayton Mims Obituary
EDGEFIELD, SC - Mr. Drayton Wyatt Mims 21, beloved son of Dru and Holly Mims entered into the presence of Jesus on August 29, 2015.
He was born in Charleston, SC on July 1, 1994 and a resident of Edgefield County.
He began his career at Parsons as an X-ray Welder in 2013 and was with the Local 150 Pipefitters Union. He loved to hunt and fish.
One of his greatest joys was living on River Plantation Farm and kayaking on the Savannah River.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother John Dru, sister Claire, children Caleb, Forrest and Jaxen and wife Meghan.
A celebration of life service will be at 11:00 on January 23rd at South Aiken Church of God 2700 Whiskey Road Aiken, SC 29803.
Memorials may be made to South Aiken Church of God.
"In my distress I called to The Lord; I cried to my God for help." Psalm 18:6.
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Caleb Wyatt Mims
December 16, 2021
I miss him ;-;
Ami Whitcomb
January 19, 2016
Was so sorry to hear the news of Draytons passing. Prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Melissa Turner
January 19, 2016
R.I.P Drayton
Melissa Turner
January 19, 2016
Prayers from my family to yours. Meghan, you and the boys are in my prayers. R.I.P Drayton
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Crystal Way Wannamaker
January 18, 2016
Dru, Holly, John Dru, Dr Mims and Mrs Joyce, I am truly heartbroken to read this and wanted to say I am so so sorry for your loss.. praying that God is holding you all extra close through the loss of such a young Son, Brother, Grandson and Father ...also my prayers go out for his wife and three children ....I know he was loved and will be missed by so many..
Sandra Crane
January 18, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
lisa proctor
January 18, 2016
thoughts and prayers to you and the boys. i am here if you ever need to talk or anything else. love ya
Brett Barnhill
January 18, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Drayton's family. God bless you all.
joyce harling
January 18, 2016
Sorry to hear about drayton . My prayers are with you.
Dana Brooks
January 18, 2016
Rest in peace Drayton, you will be missed.
Ann Dixon
January 18, 2016
I know things seem rough right now but God has a plan..You are a strong woman..but sometimes even the strong have to let go and let God..love you Sister..
LINDA Allen
January 18, 2016
Sending a message out to this wife and mother to these precious children during the pasting of this husband of this wife and father of this boys.May our Lord God comfort their hearts in the days to come. May God and his son Jesus be with each of them as they say goodnight not goodbye to their husband and dad. May the boys remember their dad and know he loved them. My prayers are with each of you in days to come.
Joy Batchelor Arangilan
January 18, 2016
Praying for your family, may God bring them the understanding, comfort and peace that only he can.
Debbie Bowick
January 18, 2016
Praying for comfort, peace, strength and understanding for the family. May God keep yawl close in His loving arms.
Florence Creasy
January 18, 2016
Prayers for the family
Holly Plunkett
January 18, 2016
Rest in peace Drayton. You may be gone, but you are no longer in pain. Watch over your precious family and help the Lord give Meghan the strength and guidance to be the best mom and woman she can be. I love you Meghan and youu are doing so good. Keep being strong. This too shall pass.
Mary Fields
January 18, 2016
I am so sorry Megan you have 2 handsome boys stay strong for them and always see him through your boys love you and my prayers are with your family luv, Aunt Mary
Dee Sanders
January 18, 2016
Prayers for peace, comfort and understanding. May your fondest memories carry you through in the weeks ahead.
Dee Sanders
January 18, 2016
Prayers for comfort, peace and understanding during this difficult time. May your fondest memories carry you through the weeks ahead.
kimberly coursey
January 18, 2016
My prayers and condolences are with you Meghan. He was a sweet guy. May you rest in peace Drayton. Love you Meghan. Due to me being far away I won't be able to make it so just know I'll be praying for you and those sweet boys.
Amanda Stebbins
January 18, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time of mourning. May god hold you and keep you. God bless
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