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Robert Drayton Obituary

Robert Lee Drayton Moncks Corner - The relatives and friends of Mr. Robert Lee Drayton are invited to attend his funeral service on Saturday, January 20, 2018 12:00 NOON at Joshua United Methodist Church, 3097 Old US 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Interment: Bethel AME Church Cemetery, Huger, SC. A repast will follow the interment at New Hope Life Center, 152 Heywardridge Ln., Huger, SC 29450. Mr. Drayton is survived by his wife: Mrs. Sharon D. Drayton; mother, Mrs. Rebecca Drayton Wright (Leroy) children: Ms. Patrice Denmark, Ms. April Dunlap, Mr. Howard Dunlap (Rochandra), and Mr. Charles Dunlap, Jr. (April); sisters: Mrs. Doris D. Owens (Ronald) and Mrs. Viola Joann Wright; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Vieiwng for Mr. Drayton will be on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 3:30 to 7:00 PM at The Rev. Bryan McNeal, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 4129 Highway 17 N., Awendaw, SC 29429. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfuneralhome.com Arrangements made by W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 4129 Highway 17 N., Awendaw, SC 29429 (843)881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 14 to Jan. 19, 2018.

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Andy Mirsky

May 21, 2018

Chuck, Jen, Lisa, Becky, so very sorry to hear about your father's passing. I have the best memories of you and your parents living next door to us in Westwood a lifetime ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Kenneth Johnson

January 18, 2018

The Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Robert, you have peace, comfort and well-being the arms of the lord.

Belinda Deese

January 17, 2018

He will be greatly missed! My prayers are with all of you!

Ron Dabbs

January 17, 2018

Robert was such a great man to work with and always had a smile on his face. He and I always shared jokes about how he had good food every day for work. I will miss him dearly and very sorry for your loss as well.

January 16, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. Matthew 11:28, 29, 30

Frank Arnold

January 15, 2018

I have worked with Robert for over 10 years and never saw him with anything less than a smile on his face. I will miss him dearly He was always a bright spot no matter what we had going on. I am sorry for your loss.

T W

January 15, 2018

Sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" strengthen your family during this difficult time (Isaiah 61:1,2)

A J

January 14, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May the God of all comfort and mercy give you peace.
Philipoinsettia 4:13

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