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Charles Wilson
1938 - 2025
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1938
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2025
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Charles Wilson Obituary
Born: December 4, 1938 | Died: September 26, 2025
Charles Wilson, 86, of Etowah passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Charles was a member of the First Church of God in Englewood. He graduated from Samford University Pharmacy School in 1959. After graduating Charles established Wilson Drugs in Englewood, TN, where he proudly served the surrounding communities for 60 years. When he wasn't in the pharmacy, he found great joy working on his farm. Charles also enjoyed cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers and loved his family dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents Hughey and Roxie Wilson; sister, Judy Anderson; brother, Lenton Wilson; sons, Rickey and Eric Wilson and wife, Nadine Wilson.
He is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Beth (David) Truelove and JJ (Jim) Martin; their mother and his dear companion in his later years, Barbara Davis; daughter, Gail (Roy) Rogers; sons, Doug (Brenda) Wampler, Lynn Wampler; grandchildren, Bo Shelley (Keith) Hembree, Jessie (Ben) Kendrick, Abbie (Joseph) Gray, Cody (Danielle) Biggam, Morgan (Jordan) Cass, Karley Greene, Justin Martin, Jordan (Courtney) Miller, Chloe (Patch) Williams, Logan Peeler, Waylon Razmus, Jason (Chrissi) McConkey, Emily (Austin)Liner, Katie Wampler, Lauren (Jeff) Derrick, Andrew Wampler; numerous great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many other treasured family members and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 2, 2025 in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Alexander and Pastor Russ Maples officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday prior to the service.
Family and friends will assemble at Bordwine Funeral Home Friday, October 3rd at 10:00 a.m. and go in procession for the 11:00 a.m. committal service at Green Hill Cemetery.
His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Jim Blair, Len Moses, Jeff Anderson, James Anderson, Bobby Martin and Greg Wilson will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Englewood First Church of God's Youth and Children's Department, P.O. Box 189 Englewood, TN 37329
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Chuck Alverson
Earlier today
Sad to hear of Charles passing.
Russ, Jennifer, Pat Barnett
Earlier today
Can’t say enough thanks for all the help Charles and Beth provided for our family down through years. May you rest in peace good and faithful servant and God bless his loved ones during this time.
Roger&Annette Robertson
Earlier today
So sorry for your loss Charles was a great guy ,friend and always smiling he will be missed sorry we want get to come to visitation prayers for family
Sumer Jaibat
Yesterday
Charles always lit up the room whenever he’d come into Michaels to eat. His presence and jokes will be missed dearly, and the entire staff sends their deepest condolences.
Helen Land
Yesterday
The smartest man I ever met. Thank you for your knowledge that always help the patient.
Burch Russell
Yesterday
Always liked Charles. Enjoyed talking to him when we met. He will be missed.
April Latham
Yesterday
Mr. Wilson will be missed. It was always a joy to see him and Nadine. Praying for his family
Monica Robinson
Yesterday
Charles was always a great man to all he met along the way. So sorry for his family’s loss.
Monica Robinson
shauna corum
Yesterday
Very Good man
So sorry for the Loss
Sending many prayers to you all
Regenia Richeson
Yesterday
So sorry to hear about Charles. He was always friendly and always made you smile with his personality. Prayers for Barbara and all the family.
Bonnie Brown
Yesterday
Charles has always been a fixture in Englewood . Prayers for all of his friends and family.
Emily Patterson
Yesterday
He was be missed so much
Roger & Janice Masingale
Yesterday
I've known Charles most of my life and I always remember how helpful and kind he was. Wilson Drugs was a staple of Englewood for years and the memories will never be forgotten. He will be missed dearly. Praying for all of the family.
Harrianne Thompson
Yesterday
Charles was a classmate and a friend A loss to the community. He was such a loving person. His family was his pride and joy he will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
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