CHARLES W. KAY

ANDERSON – Charles William Kay, 85, of 2021 Sheldon Drive, husband of Betty Brooks Kay, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at his residence. 

Born March 21, 1927 in Anderson, he was the son of the late Rhett and Inez Campbell Kay. He was a U.S. Naval Air Corp Veteran, having served during WWII in the Pacific. Charles retired with 40 years of service from the textile industry as an Electrical Engineer working for Milliken and Mayfair Mills. He was also an avid hunter and the current President of Broken Arrow Hunting Club. He was a member of Hiram Masonic Lodge #68 A.F.M. and attended First Baptist Church of Anderson. 

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Betty Brooks Kay of the home; daughter, Lynn Haynie and husband, William of Anderson; son, Mark Kay and wife, Jana of Townville; 3 grandchildren, Erin H. Hinson (Kenny), Rhett Haynie (Becca) and Brooks Kay. He was also “Big Big Granddaddy” to 3 great grandchildren, Jack Hinson, Maggie Hinson and Wilder Haynie. Also surviving are his brother, Fred Kay of Belton and 2 sisters, Barbara Cromer of Anderson and Lucretia Snipes of Belton. He was preceded in death by his brother, J.R. Kay, Jr. and sister, Sara K. Burgess.

Funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday at Sullivan-King Mortuary with Dr. James R. Thomason officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.  

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends Friday from 6 until 8pm at Sullivan-King Mortuary, 3205 N. Hwy 81. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Anderson County Special Olympics Area 14, 

P. O. Box 1049, Anderson, SC 29622.

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