A house RESOLUTION

 

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF Charles Danny "Charlie" McLean OF Richland COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Charles Danny "Charlie" McLean at the age of eighty-seven on Thursday, February 19, 2026; and

 

Whereas, born in the Town of Ellenton on January 19, 1939, he was the son of the late Robert Lee McLean and Ella Muns McLean, and he gave his life to Christ as a young boy in Jackson, South Carolina; and

 

Whereas, Mr. McLean spent his entire career in law enforcement beginning with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, then moving to the Forest Acres Police Department (FAPD) where he became chief of police. After retirement in 1988 from FAPD, he became chief of security at Richland Fashion Mall for five years and was then hired by the police department of William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Hospital. After his second retirement, he went back to work part time for FAPD for twenty years; and

 

Whereas, a former member of the Christian Church of the Disciples of Christ, he served the congregation over the years as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, elder, choir member, and trustee, as well as on many committees. He was graced with a beautiful tenor voice which he sought to use for God's glory; and

 

Whereas, Mr. McLean became a member of the Emmaus Community in 1991, where he actively and joyfully shared the love of God for many years. He was most recently a member of Red Bank Fellowship Church; and

 

Whereas, known for his infectious laughter and sense of humor, his love for his family was second only to his love of God. A devoted family man, he loved and sacrificed with great humility. Proud of his Scottish ancestry, he loved studying history and watching the Gamecocks play; and

 

Whereas, together with his beloved wife of forty-seven years, Carolyn H. McLean, he reared six fine children: David McLean, Brett McLean, Alex McLean, Ken Medlin, Mel Medlin, and the late Janet Helen McLean; and

 

Whereas, his children blessed "Papa Charlie" with the affection of seven loving grandchildren: Rebecca Stone, McKenna Medlin, Maggie McLean, Jeanne McLean, Brett McLean, Cali Medlin, and Zoe Carter; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Charles McLean and for the example of devotion and dedication he set for all who knew him. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Charles Danny "Charlie" McLean of Richland County and extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and his many friends.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Charles Danny "Charlie" McLean.

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