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Charles Clark Obituary

Charles Clark Santee, SC - Charles "Cholly" Winfield Clark, 68, husband of DeLaine Pautler Clark, of Santee, South Carolina died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. We expect Coca-Cola shares to plummet on the open Monday morning, and the striped bass to swim easier in the waters of Lake Marion. Cholly was the son of the late Helena Vernon Brown Clark and William "Bubba" Edward Clark, Sr. He was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He will be greatly missed by his three daughters Lauren DeLaine Clark Miles (Ollie) of London, UK, Lindsey Vernon Clark Moberg (Dana) of Summerton, SC and Mary Helena Clark (Josh Minkus) of New York, NY and four grandsons Charles Dana Moberg IV, Charles "Cholly" Clark Moberg, Clark Oliver Miles, and Leo Edward Miles. His fifth grandson, Roy Winfield Miles is due in October. In addition, he is survived by his brother William "Bill" Edward Clark, Jr. (Patricia), two nephews William "Edward" Clark, III and Charles "Winfield" Clark II (Abi), all of Santee, and a niece Ginna Hodges Clark of Santa Fe, NM. He was an Elloree High School Warrior, number 70 on the football team, graduating in the class of 1967 after winning back-to-back State Championships. He pledged Sigma Nu at University of South Carolina, where he made many life-long friends. He graduated in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After college, he returned to Santee to follow in the footsteps of his father, growing the family business and making his own mark by coordinating real estate developments and pioneering the golf packaging business. Cholly's career was dedicated to hospitality, tourism, and the growth of his hometown, and he was most proud of building and operating Santee National Golf Club (est.1991.) He had a vision of Santee as a destination and was personally involved in every aspect of his business, from the finances to hosting golfers from all over the United States and Canada. He was an avid fisherman and even caught his bride on a Lake Marion fishing trip. In 1975, he married DeLaine Ann Pautler at the home of his parents, overlooking the lake. They were married for 42 years. A lover of the outdoors, he enjoyed dove hunts in Argentina and off-shore fishing trips in Edisto with friends and family. He was a dedicated member of his pool teams The Rack Pack and later the Parrotheads of the Oasis. Cholly loved a story, a joke (especially a one-liner), a good song, a drink, and later a bowl of ice cream (or two). He gave each of his girls the freedom to explore and find their individual paths in life, delighting in their differences. He shared with them his love of music, dancing and entertaining. He could put together the perfect Beaufort Stew and the most fun Gamecock tailgates. His girls feel so lucky that he was able to walk each of them down the aisle to their perfect match, and he in turn was thrilled to have a round of men join "Cholly's angels." Cholly was much loved across many circles of friends, and he enjoyed being surrounded by them. He made sure to express his love and pride for his family. "Chachi" taught his grandsons to shoot pool and cast a rod and made a point to say how smart and good looking they were. He always said I love you at the end of a phone call or a visit. He always expressed his appreciation and admiration for DeLaine. Even though he struggled with his memory later in life, he never forgot the important things. We love him for this and are grateful for every minute we had with him. Rest in peace Cholly Winks. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 23 to May 26, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Clark

22 Entries

Carla Holt

May 29, 2018

You all remain in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Cholly meant alot to all of those that knew and loved him. I feel so honored that my husband, Mike Holt got to work so closely to him for so many years. He will truly be missed. May God's grace and mercy keep you in the days, months and years to come and I pray peace will surround you.

Graham Eubank

May 28, 2018

So sorry to hear of Cholly's passing. He will be sorely missed by the many many lives that he touched. As one of my Dad Manly's close friends, I had the pleasure of spending time with him and his beautiful family. The Eubank family loved him very much. I'm quite sure he and Dad have reunited in heaven. May God bless your family.

Jane Plexico Lentz

May 28, 2018

I grew up playing with "Biddy and Cholly Winks" on their many visits to Barnwell when we were children - such good memories there on Washington Street! I'm saddened to hear this news. I regret I didn't know Cholly as an adult but it is apparent he led a full life filled with many friends and a wonderful family. God bless!

FITZ OCONNOR

May 27, 2018

So sad to hear about Cholly passing. My friendship with Cholly goes back over 30 years; I was blessed to serve as his tax counsel, become a golf and hunting friend and network with Cholly in the " golf business " world; a " good person" : kind, helpful to all, fun, man of integrity, loved his familyHis GOD and life; CHOLLY will be missed by all who knew him; my sympathy to DeLaine and all of the family. Fitz

May 26, 2018

My name is Teddy Mixon from Barnwell. Cholly Winks used to come visit his maternal grandparents who lived two doors down. We had some great summers together in Barnwell. My younger brother Bobby passed in Dec 2017 unexpectedly. Our memories will live on. Hello to his wife and family from here in Cayce, SC -- Ray(Teddy) B. Mixon, Jr.

Bobbie and Herb Rothschild

May 26, 2018

Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire family.
Cousins Bobbie (Brown) and Herb Rothschild

May 26, 2018

Greatly saddened about Cholly's death. He was a kind and generous man and a Sigma Nu fraternity brother of the highest order . Jim Warwick Beaufort, SC

May 26, 2018

Saddened to hear about Cholly. Sigma Nu's together at Carolina. Thoughts and prayer's to Cholly's family.
Danny McCants

Fred and bunny Jones

May 26, 2018

I have fond memories of Cholly. When my wife and I would come to Santee to perform at the Duffers Lounge, Ocassionally he would come to hear us sing. Cholly, Bill Parks, Billy Bookhartt, Ricky Dykes and others would enjoy a round of golf at Santee National. He will be missed. Our prayers are with the family..

Fred and Bunny Jones (Friends Band-formally Phase II)

Terry Gardiner

May 26, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family. Sorry for your loss, he will surely be missed by all.

May 25, 2018

I'm sorry for the loss of your love one. May you find comfort from the Bible at 1Thess.5:17.

Hall Boylston

May 25, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with Cholly's family during this difficult time. We were Sigma Nu's at Carolina at the same time. What a great person. I have some really good memories of some really good times spent with him.

Gary Walsh

May 25, 2018

God bless the Clark family in these times of sorrow and celebration. Cholly and I go back a few years while playing Little League baseball for the Santee All-Stars, going to Clark's Restaurant for fried chicken and french fries. Only later to become Sigma Nu fraternity brothers at USC. Great man and great friend, you will be missed my Brother.

May 25, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carol Walker

May 25, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about Cholly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wayne Earhardt

May 25, 2018

My deepest and sincerest sympathy go out to all of Charlie's family. Charlie was a Sigma Nu's brother, a kind and generous man, and a friend for life. May God bless his family and may Charlie be with our Lord and Savior.

Merwin Rogers

May 25, 2018

Bill and Tricia- Ginger and I were very sorry to hear about Cholly ( I didn't know about that spelling). I am sorry we can't get there to be with y'all. We just moved this week and are living out of boxes with family coming for holiday weekend. Our prayers are with you and we love you and hope to see you soon. Please stop by if you are up this way.

Jo Hecker (Breeden)

May 25, 2018

May special memories sustain you at this time. Such a fine young man is gone too soon. My love to the entire Clark family. God bless you all.

May 25, 2018

To the family, May the prayer of many bring comfort your way. "Draw close to God and he will draw close to you." (James:8)

Paul Pritchard

May 24, 2018

Our most sincere condolences to the family of Charles Clark, who will be remembered for his warmth and wit. May he rest in peace.