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Heyward Mitchum Obituary

Heyward Charles Mitchum Ravenel, SC - Heyward Charles Mitchum, 53, of Ravenel, SC, entered into eternal rest August 08, 2021. The relatives and friends of Charles Mitchum are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. Interment will follow at St. Paul Episcopal Churchyard, Chapel Road, in Hollywood, SC. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. Charles was born October 21, 1967 in Orangeburg, SC, a son of Martha Crosby and Steve B. Mitchum. He worked in HVAC all his life and eventually owned his own business, Mitchum's Heating and Air. Mr. Mitchum was devoted to his family and spent a great deal of time with them on his boat. A sweet and loving man, he was especially proud of his children and grandchildren, and was known as someone who would do anything to help others. He had many friends and enjoyed spending time with all of them. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Charles is survived by his father, Steve B. Mitchum and wife, Lorene; three children: Amanda Caligiuri (Joey), Miranda Mitchum, and Johnny Mitchum; 6 grandchildren: Hayden, Haleigh, Hagen, Jeffrey, Kaleb, Addison; 3 siblings: Steve Mitchum (Teresa), Duke Mitchum (Cherron), and Annette Alexander (Ralph); and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Billy Mitchum; 4 siblings: Teresa, Alberta, and Wade Mitchum and Robert Crosby; and his mother. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org). Arrangements by James A. McAlister (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2021.

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American Heart Association

August 16, 2021

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always

Belinda-(Jean) Mitchum-Bruun

August 16, 2021

Charles remembering the times when we were younger all those summers that seem to last forever. You held a special place in my heart. You were a kind, Loving and gentle soul, and always helped everyone and family was your strong suite. I know that through you, God planted seeds every where, that will live on in your memory. We never know what God's plans are or his reasons, but I pray that your family will dwell on the love that you have instilled in them all, and carry on in the sprit of your strength, to make you proud. Giving them all comfort that you are with the Heavenly Father for ever eternal. God Bless and give comfort to those you have departed until we all see you again. Love Jean

Robert Crosby

August 15, 2021

Uncle Charles I will miss you so very much. You taught me so many things about my truck from helping me work on it. You was right there with me the whole time showing me how to put my brakes on my truck. If you hadn't shown me I wouldn't know how to do it now but that was not all you showed me how to do. You were always there with me and MaMa when we needed you after my Dad passed away. I will never forget you and I will always love you and I will miss you so much. I will take all you taught me though life and I will say with pride that my Uncle Charles showed me how to do that. I love and I will miss you so very much. Thank you for being there after my Dad passed away give him a hug for me. Charles you were a great and wonderful man a great son, father and granddad and great granddaddy You will always be in my heart. RIP until we all get there okay

Joyce Mitchum

August 14, 2021

Thanks for all the love and prayers for my family we loss my nephew Charles Mitchum last Sunday. He was 54 years old, he , loved, his family, he loved his children and grandchildren so much, Ben and Lorene lossed a son and best friend,he will be missed.Rest in Peace Charles

Joyce Mitchum

August 14, 2021

Thanks for all the love and prayers for my family we loss my nephew Charles Mitchum last Sunday. He was 54 years old, he , loved, his family, he loved his children and grandchildren so much, Ben and Lorene lossed a son and best friend,he will be missed.Rest in Peace Charles

Tammy Inabinett

August 14, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You will be greatly missed Charles. Thank you for everything ❤

Lorene and Ben Mitchum

August 14, 2021

Charles I know you were my step son but I thought of you like a son. I love you so very much. You were a great son, Dad. and granddad. You are with some great people. Don't worry about your Dad I will take good care of him. Love and miss you until we meet again
Give Billy and a great big hug

Melissa & Brian Mitchum

August 14, 2021

Brian and I are deeply sadden that you are gone. You were an amazing person, man, father, grandfather, son, brother, cousin. The family misses you so much already! You will never been forgotten! I hope you are dancing in the sky and watching over us all! We love you Charles

Ben Mitchum

August 14, 2021

I don't know the words to say. I lost my son my best friend. I don't know what I will do without him. He will be missed by me so much. He would do anything for you. I have great memories that will be in my heart until I will be with him and Billy again. Charles you and Billy are together again. I will see in Heaven. I love you so much you took a piece of my heart with you. Rest in peace my wonderful sweet son. I will miss you so very much. Until we meet again RIP my sweet wonder son.
Your Loving
Dad and Lorene

julia harper

August 14, 2021

CHARLES & I WORKED TOGETHER IN 1991. HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON AMD WILL BE MISSED. MY BLESSINGS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.

Ken Westerman

August 13, 2021

Charles. You were a special person who loved your kids and grandkids. We had some special family time at the beach. You were a hard worker who loved the country way of life. You are going to be greatly missed.

Betsy

August 12, 2021

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

Kim Phipps

August 12, 2021

Charles was like a big brother to me , doing the brotherly duties of picking on me every chance he got , but also caring enough about me to say he would put his foot in my butt if I got into trouble ( LOL) I will miss him dearly . I love you Charles .

Karla Donahoe

August 12, 2021

I met Charles and Steven through work. He was always a very nice and fun to talk to. I met his son when he would bring him in with him. He was a good person and will be missed. My prayes for all of the Mitchum family

Tim Spivey

August 12, 2021

Prayers for all of the Mitchum family ,so sorry about Charles ,I remember hanging out when we were younger cousins by marriage ,So sorry Uncle Ben Mitchum

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