Mack Drayton, Jr.
1/29/1945 - 10/28/2024
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Obituary For Mack Drayton, Jr.
Mack Drayton. Jr., son of Mack Drayton, Sr. and Emma Drayton, was born on January 29th, 1945, in Charleston, SC. Mack graduated from Burke High School in 1964. He was the captain of the football & baseball team and performed in the band. He attended South Carolina State University (SCSU) in Orangeburg, South Carolina on a full athletic scholarship for football and baseball. He excelled in both sports. Upon completion of his freshman year, beginning of his sophomore year, Mack was drafted into the US Army where he also excelled in football and baseball for 2 years.
Upon completion of his military obligation, he returned to SCSU to pursue his education and complete his full athletic scholarship. This is when he met his beautiful wife, Ida Mae Whitten the summer of 1969 during summer school. That same year, he was united in Holy matrimony on December 23rd, 1969. Mack was blessed with two daughters, Rashida and Shayna.
Mack was employed by Charleston County School District (CCSD) system. He worked as a driver education instructor, athletic director, and coach. After receiving his B.S. in Health and Physical Education 1970 at SCSU, Mack earned a master’s in education from Citadel Military College in 1980.
He was initiated into the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. in Charleston, SC. Thereafter, Mack started Mack Drayton Drivers Training School, Inc. in 1981. This school lasted until September 30th, 2022. With the assistance of Ida (wife) and his daughters, the business flourished for 30+ years.
Mack loved football and baseball. He greatly enjoyed working with the youth. Mack also enjoyed working in the yard and always boasted about his beautiful daughters. He always told everyone about how “smart, talented and athletic” his daughters are. Along with Ida and the girls, Mack enjoyed attending a various number of performances and activities.
Mack cherished memories with his daughters - Rashida Hemmans (Kareem) - Charlotte, NC & Shayna Drayton - Tallahassee, FL; Siblings - Stella Dukes (James) Ladson, SC; Earline McQueen - Summerville, SC; Louise Richardson Gibson (Malachi) - Charleston, SC; John Smalls (Sharon) - San Diego, CA; Earl Burgess (St Stephen’s); and Brenda Burgess (North Charleston). Granddaughters- Madelyn and Shakilah. Sisters in-law: Liticia Whitten - Charleston, SC & Sherry Gilliam (Andrew) - Charleston, SC. Long time friends- Walter Mitchell, Robert Riley, Dr. Reinhart Brown, Earl Brown, Sr., George Pettigrew and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mack had brothers and sisters who preceded him in death, including his special sister Thelma ‘T.C.’ Drayton.
The Home going Service will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, 12:00 noon at The Johns Island Church of Christ, 2850 Murraywood Rd. Johns Island, SC. The Wake Service will take place on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the church from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The Omega Psi Phi Omega Service will begin promptly at 6:30 PM.
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11/25/2024
My thoughts and prayers go out to this beautiful family. Mr. Mack is a blessing to so many and shared the teachings of Christ to total strangers like myself. He was a good friend and mentor. I feel lost w/out his scriptures msgs everyday. Bless you Mr Mack you are greatly missed but you are sitting with God and eternal life is what you always preached for us to strive to reach. Thank you for texting me a scripture by wrong number. You are one of the most important people ever in my life. Praying for the family. -Stefani Morton, Nashville , TN
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11/07/2024
This is "Doc" your next door neighbor at 28 Brisbane. I was in NC when your dad passed and didn't know about it until after the funeral. I just wanted you to know that I considered your father one of my very best friends. My wife, Frances, loved him too. I was very much saddened to hear about his passing. He was always very upbeat and positive about his condition . My wife, Frances, was helped so much by Mack sending her the meditation passages every day during the last years of her life. It gave her strength to continue forward. He was a great, kind and gentile person and he will be sorely missed. Dr. William McLean
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11/05/2024
We are so saddened to hear that Mack passed away. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. He was such a caring person and a great source of support for my mom, Frances, and dad, Bill McLean, especially during her long battle with cancer. Mack sent my mom a Bible verse and words of encouragement every single day while she was sick. My mom would hear her phone ping and say "oh that must be Mack." Mack's faith and friendship meant so much to them and our family. I would often be at my parent's house in the Parkshore neighborhood during the holidays and I would get to spend some time with Mack around our kitchen table talking when he stopped by. Our lives were blessed and enriched and we were lucky to have known Mack. We will miss him. Donald Wishart and Angela McLean Wishart
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11/04/2024
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I pray for comfort and peace for your family! Sincerely, The Harris Family
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11/01/2024
Deepest sympathy , from the Wanda Bryant , Family
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11/01/2024
⚘The Drayton family Condolences and Prayer.May the spirit of Mack linger in our hearts forever.He was one of a kind.Burke High Alumni will miss you deeply.Thank you for your motivation in helping to keep our children strong and productive.Sleep on MD take your rest,we will see you someday.. DICKERSON/ JONES FAMILY.The class of65 Carol,68CC,70Sally 79 chrisie,92 Darryl⚘❤
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11/01/2024
My condolences to the family. Mr. Dayton was a kind hearted individual. Always pleasant. May God grant you Peace and Comfort during your time of bereavement.
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11/01/2024
My condolences to the Drayton family. Mr. Drayton my elementary P.E teacher at Wilmot Fraser Elementary.
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10/31/2024
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Mr. Drayton was my Driver's Ed Instructor at Burke High School and a friend. My prayers goes out to you and your family 🙏. May you find peace and comfort. The Wiggins Family.
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10/31/2024
Ii'm very sorry to hear of Mr.Drayton's passing. I had him as a driving instructor during my Senior year at Middleton High School. We would drive around North Charleston and he would joke alot and he. would talk about when he played football in college,He will be missed.
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