Charles A. Barham

On July 19, 2021, Charles Arledge Barham, 87, loving husband and father of three girls, transitioned to his heavenly home to join his lifelong bride and soulmate, Gladys (Shorty) L. McCullar Barham.

He loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, read his Bible daily, and prayed for each member of his family. Charles adored his wife of sixty-six years, and his three daughters who he referred to as Charlie’s angels. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and vacations to the mountains. He was known as a hard worker, a man of integrity, and a man of his word.

He loved watching westerns, listening to southern gospel music, eating peanut butter and crackers, cornbread and milk, and homemade chicken and dumplings.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys L McMullar Barham, his parents, Marvin and Lora P Barham of Adamsville, TN, his brothers, J Ray Barham and Gerald G Barham, and a grandson, Jock A McMurry. He is survived by three daughters, Pamelia A McMurry (Thomas) of Memphis, TN, Loretta J Eidson (Kenneth) of Olive Branch, MS, and Tina A Crum (Jack) of Cordova, TN, a brother Jerry (Patty) of Savannah, TN, seven grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.

He was a faithful member of Ridgeway Baptist Church in Memphis, TN.

A local visitation will be held from 6 pm - 8 pm, at Collierville Funeral Home in Collierville, TN on Wednesday July 21, 2021. There will be a short visitation at 10 am at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer, TN on Thursday July 22, 2021 followed by funeral services at 11 am. Burial will follow at Crump Cemetery in Crump, TN.