Dibbon Carl Walters

Dibbon Carl Walters, Jr., 58, of Reevesville, South Carolina, husband of Susan Payne Walters, entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 31, 2014 at his home. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, 71 Broad Street. Interment, Magnolia Cemetery in Reevesville at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends Monday, August 4, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at J. HENRY STUHR., INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

Carl was born February 8, 1956 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, son of Dibbon C. Walters, Sr. and Patricia Heaton Walters. He was a realtor and was a member of St. Michael's Church. Carl served as a former Town Councilman of Reevesville, former Chairman of Dorchester Academy School Board, former member and Chairman of Dorchester County Aeronautics Board, a member of Harmony Lodge #61, a former Rotary Club member, a member of the Omar Shriners, and was a former member of the Dorchester County Economic Development Board. In 1989, Governor Carroll Campbell named him South Carolina Ambassador for Economic Development. Carl's hobbies included Clemson Football, quail hunting, aeronautics and flying his own plane, amateur radio, and he loved spending time with his dogs. There were few tasks Carl wouldn't tackle and few things he could not accomplish. He loved a challenge. Carl has now been granted the ultimate set of wings. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Payne Walters of Reevesville, SC; his parents, Dibbon C. Walters, Sr. and Patricia Walters; daughters, Jessica S. Walters and Whitney W. Mellis (William); grandchildren, Maci and Chance Mellis; and his sister, Debra A. Walters.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Amedisys Hospice and extend a special Thank You to Dr. Keogh, Dr. Worthington, Dr. Hampton, Dr. Harvey, Dr. McLain and all of their staff and colleagues for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 or Pilots and Paws, 4651 Howe Road, Landrum, SC 29356.