William "Billy" Henry Grayson

Entered into eternal rest on July 3, 2012, William "Billy" Henry Grayson, husband of Cheryl McWhorter Grayson. Residence, James Island, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Grayson are invited to attend the funeral service of the former, Monday, July 9, 2012 in St. James Episcopal Church, Ministry Center at 11:00 a.m. Burial, Churchyard. The family will receive friends Sunday between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. in the Church Ministry Center.

William was born October 9, 1939 in Charleston, SC, the son of Marsh Legare Grayson and Mabel Tisdale Grayson. He was a graduate of Chicora High School and served in the United States Air Force Reserve. He retired from Lockheed Martin in 1997.

Billy was instrumental in the development of several local shag clubs. In 2000, he was presented the prestigious Icon Award for his outstanding contribution to the preservation of the state dance. He was an avid South Carolina Gamecocks sports fan and a life time member of the Charleston Elks Lodge #242. Most of all, Billy was known for his love and devotion to his family.

He is survived by his wife of James Island, SC; two sons: William H. Grayson, Jr. (Amy) of James Island and Kenneth O. Grayson (DeAnn) of James Island, SC; one granddaughter: Tiffany Wallace (Grant); one great grandson: Ford Wallace; two sisters: Miriam G. Jeffers (Jeff) of Columbia, SC; Maureen G. Martin of Lehigh Acres, FL; one sister-in-law, Harriet Brummett (Carlton) of Charleston, SC; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Zada Jackson and two brothers, Robert L. Grayson and Cary T. Grayson.

Memorials may be made to Charleston Chapter, American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406 or to Pet Helpers, 1430 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412.