He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Violet Oates Filyaw, of the home; his children Olin O. Filyaw Jr. (Monica N. Filyaw) of Brambleton, VA, Clifford B. Filyaw, Sr. of Charleston, SC, and Rhonda M. Bell (Karl T. Bell), of Moncks Corner, SC; two brothers Lonnie W. Filyaw, Jr. and Luther J. Filyaw of North Charleston, SC; 7 grandchildren; and, 8 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Lonnie W. Filyaw and Mary M. Caraway of Cowards, SC and his sisters Zadie Ward and Madeline Collins, both of Ladson, SC.
Olin was born June 7, 1940 in Cowards, SC. After moving to Charleston, Olin began working for Charleston Lumber, where he remained through multiple changes in ownership, for 47 years. His family was his greatest joy. In retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, January 2, 2019 at Deliverance Tabernacle, 3190 West 5th North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Brother David Whitfield will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Olin's life. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406.
The family is grateful for the kind thoughts and expressions of sympathy during this time of grief.
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