Charles P. Jukebox Charlie Coughenour Jr.

Coughenour, Jr., Charles P. (Jukebox Charlie) Kannapolis, NC- Charles Pearson Coughenour, age 90, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Magnolia Gardens, Spencer, NC after several years of declining health. He was born July 9, 1926 in Rowan County, NC, the son of the late Charles Pearson Coughenour, Sr. and Vannie Wiggins Coughenour. Charles was affectionately known as “Jukebox Charlie” to many of his friends and family. He formally worked in textiles in earlier years but had been disabled for many years until his death. As his nickname says, “Jukebox Charlie” collected old cars and jukeboxes for many years as his special hobbies. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Coughenour. A private memorial service will be held at a later date by the family. Survivors include his children, Rick Coughenour (Terrie Settlemyer) of Salisbury, NC; Vickie C. Hileman (Randy) of Kannapolis, NC; and Steve Coughenour (Tammy) of Joliet, IL; and; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Magnolia Gardens for their many years of love and care given to our father and grandfather during this most difficult time. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215-3220. On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com, Kannapolis, NC who is serving the family.