With deepest sorrow, we at Henryhand Funeral Home, regret to announce the passing of Reverend Charlie Addison, 88, who passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025.

Obituary

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing"

Charlie Addison, was born March 5, 1937 in Berkeley County, South Carolina to the late Kirby and Florence Addison. He departed his life on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Roper St. Francis Hospital in Summerville, South Carolina.

Charlie was loved affectionately by his family and friends. He received his education in the public schools of Berkeley County, South Carolina. He relocated to Jersey City, NJ and was employed as a Chemist with Irvy Incorporated and drove charter buses for Domenico Charter Buses, providing transport from New Jersey to New York for various events and occasions.

Charlie met and married the love of his life, Essie Dingle, in Jersey City, New Jersey. They remained in Jersey City, New Jersey for many years until 1982 when they relocated to St. Stephen, South Carolina. This union of 65 years was blessed with four handsome boys. They were the epitome of "Daddy's Boys".

Charlie accepted Christ at an early age. He has been sermonizing for 44 years. He began his ministry at Gospel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in Jersey City, New Jersey under Bishop Charles H. Cotton. Upon relocation to St. Stephen, South Carolina in 1982, he embarked on his ministry at St. Philip Baptist Church, Russellville, South Carolina and became the Assistant Pastor under Rev. Curtis Dingle.

He was passionate about growing his own food where tending to his garden was a source of great delight for him. He was a "die heart" New York Mets fan. He loved church and he thought the world of St. Philip Baptist Church male choir. He dedicated his time to conversing over the phone with family. friends, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Kirby and Florence Milfort-Addison; stepmother, Corine Addison; his siblings, James Addison, Christine Addison-Lary, Edward Addison, Elsie Addison, Mageline Addison-McCray, Nathan Addison and Noami Addison-Lloyd.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his loving wife of 65 years, Mother Essie Dingle-Addison; children, Anthony "Tony" (Louetta) Addison, Deacon Curtis (Cynthia) Addison, Elder Thomas (Latoya) all of St. Stephen, South Carolina and Jeffrey (Sylvia) Addison of Bonneau, South Carolina.

Stepsisters, Linda (Fred) Wilson of St. Stephen, South Carolina, Marie Hubert of New York and Evangeline Moorer of Cleveland, Ohio.

Sister-in-law, Joyce Dixson of St. Stephen, South Carolina; brothers-in-law, Rev. Curtis (Betty) Dingle, Deacon Otis (Louise) Dingle, Robert (Clara) Dingle and Harris (Latiesha) Dingle all of St. Stephen, South Carolina and Rev. Simon (Laverne) Dingle of Jersey City, New Jersey.

14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; a special nephew, Gregory Green whom resided in the home for a couple of years. 2 special daughters, Annette President and Emma Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of St. Stephen, SC - 843-354-2292.