Ely Driggers Obituary

Chief, still in our heart & thoughts.

Marcie & Sammie Douan

CHIEF EDDIE, always thinking of you & the times we had.

Our bleated and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all of his other loved ones during all of their times of bereavement, mourning, and grieving. IN THE HOLY, AND PRECIOUS NAME OF our PERSONAL LORD, AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST AMEN, AND AMEN!!!!!!

So very sorry for your loss! A sad day for North Charleston as well.
Sincerely, The Smith and Ellison families

We are sending much love and prayers to all.

Rest in peace my friend, you were one of the best.

Vicki and Sam Jerideau, former North Chas Police Officers

Eddie and I met on the job in the early 1970s and immediately became friends as well as colleagues. He was a straight shooter a man of truth and conviction who loved his Lord, his family, his friends, and the Law Enforcement Profession. He believed in serving others. Eddie is an old friend, you can make new friends but you can't make old friends especially like Eddie, "Old friends shine like diamonds, Old friends you can always call, Old friends you can't buy them; Because they are old friends after all." Rest in the arms of our Lord Old Friend I'm going to miss you

There is not a man on this earth, who is kinder, more, gentle, or wiser than Eddie. I worked with him while I was with EMS, and while I was with the coastal crisis chaplaincy. No matter what his role, he was consistently kind and consistently focused on the mission. We will miss his smile, his laugh, and of course, the question he would ask us each time he would leave us. "Did you know you´re loved?". he was one of a kind and will really be missed in the first responder arena

Cynthia, I Loved him. I am so sorry for you all.Someone said you couldn't help but like him if you knew him & my reply was if you knew Eddie and you didn't like him something is wrong with you! I stand by that. I care deeply.

My deepest sympathy to the family. Chief Driggers was indeed a man of faith, integrity and kindness. He displayed those characteristics in every thing he did. I know he will be missed by all those who were around him.

I remember we were going caroling in the Cub Scouts, but Eddie was sick, so we first stopped at his house across from Animal Hospital on the Dual Lane to sing for him thru his front door. We talked about that often over the years. Eddie was a good ol' soul!

Eddie was a wonderful man that will be missed by many. We had the pleasure of meeting him when he would come by to visit with our brother-in-law who was sick at the time. He lifted his spirits with his many kinds words of prayer. He holds a special place in our hearts and many others as well. Rest in peace our friend.
Michael & Charlene Frazier

Chief Eddie had a purpose driven life to always try to do the right thing no matter the outcome, his faith, family, friends, job, you could always count on him to be on the right side of any situation. We will all miss & remember his big friendly smile & handshake & his always what can I do for you attitude.
Rest in peace Chief Eddie, you have done your best.

Marcie & Sammie Douan

Cynthia, Shelly and I are so very sorry to hear about Eddie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I will always remember Eddie as the playmate I had all my life until we both were married. We are cousins and only 3 months apart. I would go up and play with him at their house on Rivers Avenue or he would come over to Folly Beach and play with me. Our moms were sisters so we were close. It was normal to spend every holiday together, especially New Year's Eve when his mom had a big party with Hoppin' John and Collards of course.
I think he even dated a couple of my friends. He was always very, very special to me. The world will be less without him in it. Love Cousin Christine

I will always remember Eddie as the Chaplain on our National Disaster Medical System - SC1 DMAT team and the impact he had on the team. Rest in Peace Eddie. (Teresa - team AO)