Charles D. Jowers, 84, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. A devoted educator and beloved member of his community, Charles lived a life marked by quiet dedication and unwavering commitment to those he served.

A son of the late Murray D. Jowers and Vera Yarbrough Jowers, Charles was born on January 29, 1941, in Hemingway, South Carolina.  He was a proud graduate of Hemingway High School. He pursued higher education with determination, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from East Carolina University and later a Master's in Education from the University of South Carolina. These academic achievements laid the foundation for a lifelong career in teaching and mentorship.

Charles began his professional journey working alongside his family in the furniture business and assisting his mother with her antique enterprise; however, it was in the classroom where he found his true calling. Over the course of three decades, Charles taught mathematics and accounting at several high schools across South Carolina, including Pleasant Hill High School in Hemingway, Spring Valley High School in Columbia, and Johnsonville High School (JHS) in Johnsonville. He retired from teaching in 1998 while at JHS.

Throughout his career, Charles left an indelible mark on countless students through both instruction and example. Known for his calm demeanor and steadfast presence, he was deeply respected by colleagues and students alike. His excellence as an educator was recognized when he was voted Johnsonville High School Teacher of the Year in 1989 by his peers. The following year, the JHS yearbook was dedicated to him—a testament to the profound impact he had on the school community. In 1995, he received further recognition as a recipient of the WBTW Channel 13 Golden Apple Award.

Beyond the classroom, Charles served as sponsor of the JHS Math Team and sponsored the JHS Ski Club, an activity which provided travel opportunities for many JHS students.  He also remained active in professional organizations including the South Carolina Education Association (SCEA) and the National Education Association (NEA).  In addition to and outside of professional organizations, Charles was a member of WOW (Woodsmen of the World).

A lifelong member of Hemingway First Baptist Church, Charles found joy and peace through faith and fellowship. In his leisure time, he enjoyed skiing trips to the mountains and relaxing days at the beach—simple pleasures that brought balance to his life.

Charles is survived sisters Shelby Tyler and Barbara Johnson; nephew Louie (Robin) Tyler; niece Shauna (Dusty) Miller; great-nephews Jonathan Tyler and Wendell Miller; great-nieces Lexie Miller and Chrissy (TJ Miles) Tyler; great-great niece, Penelope Miles; and great-great nephew Covington Miles as well as many former students and colleagues who were touched by his guidance over the years.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brothers-in-laws, Wendell Johnson and Holland Tyler.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Hemingway First Baptist Church, 200 East George Street, Hemingway, South Carolina, 29554.  The family will receive friends in the Hemingway First Baptist Church Sanctuary immediately following the service.

Burial, directed by Morris Funeral Home, will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Charles' memory to Hemingway First Baptist Church, PO Box 485, Hemingway, South Carolina, 29554.

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