Charles Mckay

Mr. Charles Steven McKay

Mr. Charles Steven McKay was the son of the late Charlie and Minnie Lee McKay. He was born on June 16, 1956, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, and departed this life on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charles or Lil' Bit as he was affectionately known, attended Chesterfield County schools. Charles was employed for most of his life as a professional truck driver. After 30 years with Wilson Trucking, Charles retired to enjoy life with his beautiful wife Polly.

Later in life, Charles accepted Christ as his savior. Even with declining health, Charles remained happy, hopeful, and optimistic about the future. He never gave up, he always persevered regardless of his circumstances.

He loved his family dearly and believed family should stay together. He cherished his children and grandchildren. He loved to eat fish, travel to the beach, and meet people.

Charles was united in matrimony to the late Lessie (Polly) Beckham McKay who preceded him in death on May 17th, 2016.

Charles was preceded in death by brothers, Roy McKay, Billy McKay, Ray McKay, Edward "Tom" McKay, and Gerald Leake and sisters, JoAnn Chambers, Annie Ree Chambers and Betty Ruth McKay Adams.

Charles leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters Katosha Dunlap of Cheraw, South Carolina, and Brandie Tyson of Pageland, South Carolina, and three sons, Sante Beckham, Monteise McKay (Yolanda), and La'Charles McKay, all of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mr. Charles McKay is survived by his brother James McKay Sr. (Doris) of Charlotte, North Carolina; sisters, Carrie Smith (David) of Clarksville, Tennessee, Sheila McKay Burnette of Pageland, South Carolina, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

He leaves behind sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom brought him great joy.

To Our Daddy

Until We Meet Again

Those special memories of you will always bring us a big smile. If only we could have you back just for a little while we could sit and talk while you take us down memory lane one more time.

You will always mean the world to us. The fact that you are no longer here will always cause us pain, but you will forever hold that special place in our hearts. Take your rest Daddy...we will always and forever love you!

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