Charles-Fechter-Obituary

Charles Dave Fechter Jr.

Birmingham, Alabama

04/28/1953 - 09/19/2025

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September 19, 2025
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Birmingham, Alabama

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Charles "Charlie" Dave Fechter, Jr. -a child of the Most High- was embraced by his Savior in the pre-dawn hours of September 19th, 2025. He peacefully stepped into Eternity while under the tender & loving care of his devoted wife, Leigh. His quiet victory over pernicious illness was won in...

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I met Charlie at GIT, first as a student, then as a work colleague. Charlie was always good for a laugh and at the same time intellectually deep conversation. Learning of his passing has left a profound sadness in my heart. To his family, please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. I am so sorry for your loss.
Charlie, I do believe we will meet again, but until that time...... Rest well old friend!

Leigh, I´m Sorry to hear about Charlie. Praying for you and your families Johnny

Charlie was a well loved instructor at GIT. RIP Charlie.

GIT was a great experience for me, but hands down the greatest element of it was working with Charlie. He was my teacher, I took a class on public speaking with him the first semester, which scared me witless, yet with his encouragement, I overcame; and the second semester Charlie had me co-lead with him in that course. He forever changed the direction of my life. I speak now regularly at our church, Real Life Ministries in Coeur d´Alene Idaho, and I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to hear...

I met Charlie while a student and then teacher at Musician´s Institute aka GIT and he was always intelligent and generally hilarious. I loved hanging out in the teachers lounge and hearing he and Eric Paskal bantering back and forth with whatever new secret language they had just created ;-) RIP CHARLIE

Having know Charlie & Leigh for over 20 years living nextdoor has been so wonderful. Through many ups and downs in both households, they have been so positive in life. Charlie always had a wave, a hug, & his great music playing on the weekend when I was working in the yard. Hugs & prayers Leigh.

Leigh and all of Charlie´s friends and family, Charlie was a kind and generous friend to me from high school days. I was fortunate to be his friend and will always treasure the many times he made me laugh and be amazed of his magical ways of wisdom and happiness. I will miss you and love you forever. Tim

Charlie was always my friend from the first day I met him. Charlie was a gift to me of kindness and goodness beyond measure. I miss him greatly every day. Tim Clarke

Leigh, I am so sorry to be learning of Charlie´s passing. Although I didn´t know him, his obituary gave an insight to his love of life, love of you, and love of Jesus. You´ve had a tough year, and my prayer is that you will feel God´s presence with you guiding you through this journey.