Charles Andrew Balser III

Charles A. Balser III, 68, of Mt. Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest at home with his family by his side on Monday, September 26, 2016. He was born on Wednesday, March 24, 1948 in Newburyport, MA to Mrs. Veulah Hawkins and the late Mr. Charles A Balser, Jr. Upon graduating high school, Charles, entered the Air Force and served honorably in the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, Charles attended of UNC Wilmington and graduated with a degree in business and accounting. His service to others continued as a special agent for the Department of Treasury, where he served for 32 years, earned the Albert Gallatin Award, and was a Senior Special Agent. He also worked as an analyst for the SeaHawk Task Force for five years, protecting the port of Charleston. Charles was most dedicated to his family and spent countless hours as a sideline supporter and photographer at untold numbers of chorus, soccer, track and field, gymnastics, and volleyball games. He also especially enjoyed sharing his dedication to and love for all the Boston sports teams of his youth and his love of racing, attending countless races from Daytona to Bristol and often at the old Summerville speedway with the whole family, where his kids often fell asleep on his shoulder. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Carrie Balser, of Mt. Pleasant, SC; six children, Charles Andrew Balser IV, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Cary Adam Balser (Meaghan), of Southbend, IN, Christian Aaron Balser (Carlee), of Charlotte, NC, Caci Annvirene Balser, of Fort Mill, SC, Cheryl Jarman (Claude), of Wilmington, NC, Christina K. Williams (Eddie), of Wilmington, NC; mother, Veulah Hawkins, of Tampa, FL; sister, Deborah Merriam (Bobby), of Tampa, FL; 7 grandchildren, and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A visitation will be held at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, at 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 on Saturday, October 1st, 2016 at 11:00 am with a short Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow in the Beaufort National Cemetery at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Ronald McDonald House of Charleston or Charleston Animal Society. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at http://www.mcalister-smith.com/book-of-memories/2714219/Balser-Charles/service-details.php. Arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MT PLEASANT, SC (843) 884-3833.