Charles Larry Player, 76, husband of Sharon Johnson Player, died at home in Salters Friday, February 28, 2020.

     Mr. Player was born July 3, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, SC, a son of the late Daniel Early Player and Sarah Elizabeth McConnell Player. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School in Andrews, SC, and was a US Navy veteran. Charles retired from Georgia Pacific, where he was the Purchasing Agent. He was a faithful member of Spring Gulley Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Charles loved fishing and was devoted to caring for all animals, especially his fur babies at home.  

     Surviving Mr. Player, in addition to his wife Sharon of the home, are: daughters, Laurie (Tim) Campbell of St Stephen, Pam (Seth) Overton of Salters, and Shannon (John) Caison of Moncks Corner; sons, Larry (Tricia) Player of Moncks Corner and Shane (Michelle) Green of Summerville; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a brother, Ronald (Nancy) Player of Russellville; a sister, Christine (Tony) Strickland of Goose Creek; and a brother-in-law, Karl Robinson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Player was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Charles Player; 3 brothers, Dan, Leonard and Perry Player; 2 sisters-in-law, Victoria and Jane Player; 3 sisters, Lelia Robinson, Joann Howard, and Orene Player; and 2 brothers-in-law, Heyward Howard and Tony Strickland.

     A memorial service will be 1 PM Monday, March 2, 2020, at Spring Gulley Baptist Church. Mr. Player’s family will receive friends at the church beginning at 11:30 AM until time for the service. Memorials may be made to Spring Gulley Baptist Church, 2107 US Hwy 521, Andrews, SC 29510 or Alzheimers Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.