Fraser was a voracious reader and had a passion for history, especially the history of Sea Pines. He bought whatever he could get his hands on - books, maps, anything pertaining to Hilton Head Island. As an ardent fan of history, Fraser was relentless when it came to preserving and conserving the environment. Part of the reason he developed such strict covenants was to see to it that the rich history of the area was preserved. Incidentally, prior to the Fraser family`s acquisition of the land, a portion of Sea Pines property had changed hands several different times. It wasn`t until many years after Charles and Mary were married (the two wed on Nov. 30, 1963) that he stumbled across the fact that Mary`s ancestors, the Lawton family, had once owned the land circa pre-Civil War days.
Over the years, Fraser and Sea Pines have had a tremendous impact on the lives of others, including family, friends and co-workers. All will tell you that he was a man of vision with an endless amount of energy. And most will also tell you that finances weren`t one of his strong suits. For all his strengths and weaknesses, one thing is sure: Fraser made a lasting impression on those with whom he came in contact with
Charleston Fraser died in December 2002 at the age of 73 in an accident involving a chartered boat in the Turks and Caicos Islands, doing the two things in life he enjoyed most - sailing and exploring the possibilities of land development.
