Drake Edens | |
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| Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party | |
| In office February 23, 1963 – September 15, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Robert F. Chapman |
| Succeeded by | Harry S. Dent Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Drake Edens, Jr. May 13, 1925 Elgin, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | July 30, 1982 (aged 57) Isle of Palms, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Drowning |
| Resting place | Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ferrell McCracken Edens |
| Children | Jenny Edens Padgett Robert M Edens |
| Parent(s) | J. Drake, Sr., and May Youmans Edens |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Battles/wars | |
James Drake Edens Jr., known as J. Drake Edens or Drake Edens (May 13, 1925 – July 30, 1982), is recognized by many as the father of the modern South Carolina Republican Party.[1]
- ^ Monk, John; Flanagan, Glen (April 20, 2016). "Edens family, company reach $950,000 Settlement". The State.