Charles R. “Chuck” Bovee, entered into life on May 23, 1938 and departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 06, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born in Erie, PA, he was the son of the late Myron and Lena Bovee. He retired from the military after 23 years of service, and was the owner of A-1 Lock Shop in Dalzell. Services will be private. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.