Austin Blake Clark Dew, Jr

Austin Blake Clark Dew Jr., age 67,  of Ladson, SC passed away in his home on November 17, 2024. To family and friends, he was known as Blake. Blake was born on September 7th, 1957 in Conway, SC. He loved his family more than any earthly possession. Despite his many responsibilities, he always made time for his family and his passions. He especially enjoyed working with his flowers and trees, including his red roses. Blake was a man of faith and loved God with his whole being. He enjoyed spending quality time with grandchildren and step-grandchildren. One of Blake's greatest accomplishments was assisting with the ownership of his parent's business, DAR Machine & Metal Works in Summerville, SC. He graduated from Goose Creek High School in 1976. To his grands, he was known as, “LaLa”. Blake leaves behind a wife, Susan Dew of Ladson, SC, 3 children, Austin Blake Clark Dew III (Bryan) of Green Sea, SC, Melissa Renee Dew of Goose Creek, SC, and Daniel Jessie Dew of Ladson, SC, grandchildren; Gabby, Unique, Mariah, and Ava, his sister Gail Dew Lane (Jim) of Summerville, SC brother Clint Dew (Anne) of Denmark, SC, step-children, Michael, Ray, Jeremy (Christina) and Samantha (Gene). He is predeceased by his father, Austin Blake Clark Dew, mother, Nina Lee Rabon Dew, sister, Laura Dale Dew, grand-daughter, Haven Dew and grand-parents. Services will be held at Bacons Bridge Free Worship Center, 1816 Bacons Bridge Rd, Summerville, SC 29485,  on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Visitation will begin at 12pm and service to commence at 1pm, burial to follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Rd. Summerville, SC 29485.