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Our Staff


Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.

Rick C. Miles

Rick C. Miles

President

Funeral Director and Embalmer - SC #1549

Rick serves as President of Carolina Funeral Home. He has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for over forty eight years. Rick is married to the former Beth Parrott of Coward and they have one daughter and son-in-law, Candice & Chase Allison, and two grandchildren, Tanner Hedgepeth and Sydney Chase Allison, all of Florence. Rick and Beth have been longtime members of College Park Baptist Church in Florence where they both have served in many capacities over the years

Telephone: 1-843-389-3780

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Reverend Christopher D. Lee

Reverend Christopher D. Lee

Manager

Funeral Director and Embalmer - SC #4409

Chris serves as the Manager of Carolina Funeral Home. He is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, Preneed and Aftercare counselor for the funeral home. Chris is the Pastor at Faith Holiness Church in Scranton and resides in Lake City, with his wife Donna and their three children, Jonathan, Ashlyn and Madison. 

Telephone: 1-843-389-3780

Email: 


Shay McKenzie

Shay McKenzie

Funeral Director - SC #4663

Shay is a licensed Funeral Director of Carolina Funeral Home and has worked in the funeral business for over thirty years. He retired as a First Sergeant from the South Carolina Highway Patrol, after 29 years of service. Shay and his wife Jennifer have two sons, Daniel and Isaac. Shay is a member of Barrineau Pentecostal Church where he serves as a deacon.

Telephone: 1-843-389-3780

Email: 


Jay Coker

Jay Coker

Apprentice SC #4814


Telephone: 1-843-389-3780

Email: 


Donna Caraway Lee

Donna Caraway Lee

Administrative Assistant, Accounts Receivable and Insurance


Telephone: 1-843-389-3780

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Elaine Hayes Bailey

Elaine Hayes Bailey

Office Staff, Part-time



Lachelle Langston Spring

Lachelle Langston Spring

Office Staff, Part-time



John Baker

John Baker

Support Staff, Non Licensed



Richard Cook

Richard Cook

Support Staff, Non Licensed



Dowie Cox

Dowie Cox

Support Staff, Non Licensed



David Ray Creel

David Ray Creel

Support Staff, Non Licensed



Bobby Driggers

Bobby Driggers

Support Staff, Non Licensed



Ryan Hurst

Ryan Hurst

Support Staff, Non Licensed



Carl Lavendar

Carl Lavendar

Support Staff, Non Licensed



Randolph “Zoo” Washington

Randolph “Zoo” Washington

Maintenance



Tommy Coker

Tommy Coker

1928 - 2025

Our Late Mentor and Staff member

                       





Roger Gause

Roger Gause

1944 - 2021

 A Vital Member of our Staff since the Beginning





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