Charles Edward King

Charles Edward (Charlie) King was born January 29, 1954 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Alva E. and Alline Leatherwood King.

He was first united in marriage to Dorothy Forsyth. To this union a son Brian was born. He was later married to Betty Young. To this union a daughter Lindsey was born. He then married Dianne McCutchen, who preceded him in death on January 23, 2005.

Charlie graduated from McNairy Central High School where he played basketball and baseball for the Bobcats. He worked as a sawyer with Kenneth Locke for approximately 30 years. Charlie also drove a gravel truck for about 2 years prior to his retirement, and would travel to New Orleans to help with clean-up following the hurricanes there. He enjoyed riding four-wheelers, farming, gardening, mowing his yard (of which he was very proud), and riding motorcycles with his son Brian. Charlie was a member of the church of Christ, having last attended the Eastside congregation in Selmer.

Charlie departed this life on August 11, 2021 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 67 Years, 6 Months, 13 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Lindsey King of Ramer, TN; a son, Brian King of Medina, TN; six grandchildren: Alan King, Gentry King, Monty King, Garritt King, Mason King, and Addy King; two great-grandchildren, Aiden King and Luna King, and one on the way; a sister, Pat Battles of Selmer, TN; two brothers, Johnny King of Corinth, MS and Everett King and wife Brenda of Eastview, TN; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Charlie was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Huggins, and five brothers: Billy King, Gene King, Jerry King, Steve King, and Monty Earl King.