CARLTON DRIGGERS

Carlton Driggers, 81, of Blackville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on May 20, 2026, surrounded by his
family.
Funeral services will be held 4 pm Saturday at Dyches Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend John Jerkins
officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Blackville Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Nelson Bolen, Carl Peoples, Cecil Chavis, Gerald Chavis, James Salley and Trey Sharpe.
Mr. Driggers was born on January 11, 1945, to the late Andrew Driggers and Lottie Elkins Driggers. He was a
faithful member of Unity Baptist Church in Blackville, a longtime truck driver, and a loving husband and father. He
will be remembered for his devotion to his family and his community.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 30 years, Rose A. Chavis Driggers; his children, Angela
Driggers (Billy Robertson) of Walterboro, SC, Tonya Jackson of Orangeburg, SC, and Michael Driggers of Aiken,
SC; his sister, Carolyn Bolen of Cross, SC; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by
one brother, JC Driggers and one sister, Frances Myrick.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Gentiva and his care givers for the care,
compassion, and support shown during this difficult time.
The family has entrusted Dyches Funeral Home and Crematory with the arrangements