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TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF MR. CHARLES JAMISON AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Charles Jamison on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the venerable age of ninety-seven; and
Whereas, a native of Orangeburg County, Mr. Charles Jamison was born on December 25, 1922 to the late Henry Jamison and Alma Robinson Jamison. He was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg County; and
Whereas, a veteran of World War II, Charles entered the United States Army in 1942 at the age of eighteen. As a quartermaster, he was responsible for handling supplies, transportation, ammunition, and guard duty. He served under fire in Algeria and Russia until the end of the war; and
Whereas, returning home in 1946, Charles was employed by Utica Tool in Orangeburg and North High School; and
Whereas, a leader in his community, Charles was a member of the North Edisto Lodge #18; and
Whereas, over the years, Charles received a number of honors and awards, including a 2015 Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. to recognize his military service; and
Whereas, at an early age, Charles accepted Christ into his life and joined Hickory Hill Baptist Church, which he faithfully attended until his health declined. He will be remembered for his quiet spirit and soft-spoken words of encouragement and wisdom; and
Whereas, a committed family man, Charles was married to Annie Mae Ishmael Jamison for seventy-three years; and
Whereas, Charles was preceded in death by two sisters, Birdie Lee Edmond and Christa Bell Jefferson; five brothers, Henry, Morgan, Benjamin Clayton, Lowman, and James (Sug) Jamison; and
Whereas, he leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Annie Mae Ishmael Jamison; three sons, Eddie Harrison (Sandra), Charles E. (Leois), and Calvin (Brenda); one sister, Gloria Zimmerman; six grandchildren, Tanya, Telford (Bianca), Todd (Andrea), Theron (Rania), Tashana, and Kayla; fifteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Mr. Charles Jamison and extend deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mr. Charles Jamison.
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