David Spencer Charlesworth

David Spencer Charlesworth, age 44 of Clarksville, was born in Chattanooga, TN on June 23, 1969 and passed from this life on May 19, 2014 at his residence.

Mr. Charlesworth was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country during Desert Storm. He was a special education teacher at Kenwood Middle School, and the assistant band director and tennis coach at Northeast High School, and member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Smith Charlesworth-Jones, he is survived by two sons, Christian Charlesworth and Lance Warren of Clarksville; father, Brian Charlesworth of Chattanooga; brother, Jason Charlesworth of Chattanooga; and sister, Christina Dillard of Ringgold, GA.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville with Pastor Greg Glover officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Special Olympics, 1900 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203.

Arrangements in care of Gateway Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 335 Franklin St., Clarksville, TN; (931) 919-2600. gatewayfh.com

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Published by The Leaf Chronicle on May 22, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for David Charlesworth

20 Entries

Joe Amodio

September 3, 2014

I served with David (we called him Mother)in 1987 at Ft Leonardwood during basic training.
David was an awesome friend and placed there by god to help us all through that time in our lives...
You are sincerely missed brother...

BRENDA DAILEY

June 21, 2014

it broke my heart to hear of your passing. and i haven't told issac either. im glad i got the opportunity to meet and you got to work with issac. he really LOVED you to the moon and back. so until we meet again Mr. C. thank you for being our angel for now. love the dailey's and issac walker

Betsy Nelson

May 28, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of David's death. May he be at peace.

C. Carillo

May 25, 2014

Our family has so many special memories of David and are so sad to hear this news. David coached our children through band and also gave private percussion lessons to our youngest child. I can remember watching Christian rock out on the drums at the young age of 5! David was always so proud of Lance and Christian! May the Lord bless this family with grace and mercy! Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers! Proverbs 3:6 says "In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success." David, wear your Heavenly crown well for you have earned it. Rest peacefully our Friend.

John Lawdonski

May 24, 2014

I remember David from CHS band about 12 years ago. Awesome guy, excellent drummer. He will be missed by the world I'm sure. Sad that he died at such a young age.

Rebecca Zuercher

May 23, 2014

Sending God's blessings to your family. David, you ROCKED as a special education teacher. You ROCKED as person. I will miss you.

Lee & Lindsay Quarles

May 22, 2014

Lindsay and I enjoyed working with you, and seeing you put a smile on everyone face. Your breakfast pizza is still the best! RIH my friend.

May 22, 2014

Rest in Peace, brother. You will be missed

Katherine Kirby

May 22, 2014

Such an inspiration to so many!! You will be missed! I still have a pen from your cd store in my car. Always reminds me of your fun spirit and dedication to helping others. My prayers are with your family! You will be missed!!

Becky Kiser

May 22, 2014

I've known David since my oldest child, Emily St. Amant, was in the CHS Band. He was the Drum Line Instructor while my son, Mark St. Amant, was with the band and on the line. I have so many great memories of David in seven years as Band Mom, it would be hard to pick. I saw him just a month ago and we talked for a while. He always asked me about my kids, anytime we ran into each other. I could always tell he was genuinely interested in how they were doing. He will be missed. I will be praying for all the family and for all the hundreds of lives that he touched during his life.

Kelly Magnuson

May 22, 2014

I met Mr. Charlesworth while volunteering at Kenwood Middle School. He will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, his friends, and the staff and students of Kenwood Middle School.

A A

May 22, 2014

So sorry to hear about your loss, your family is in my prayers. Mr. C was such a good teacher, he cared a lot about his students and was always kind.

Ryan Mays & Family

May 22, 2014

Sending our deepest sympathy to Christian and his family during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days to come.

May 22, 2014

My son Tyler was one of his students at kenwood middle. Tyler learn alot from Mr Charlesworth. Mr Charlesworth will be miss. Tyler will alway remember all the jokes you play on him.

Robert Young

May 22, 2014

I loved David like a brother. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. RIP my friend.

Cindy Burch

May 22, 2014

David was such a really nice person - I didn't know him a long time, but for the time I did he was always kind and funny, and one heck of a musician. I was blessed to sing along side him one time. I will miss him as will so many others. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends through this difficult time.

Ted Ely

May 22, 2014

David added so much to the Northeast drumline. His dedication to being the best inspired not only the students, but parents too. You will be missed.

May 22, 2014

So sorry to hear about the loss of this great person me and my family had the honor of knowing. You made such a huge impact in my son's life will he was in band at Northeast HS. You will be greatly missed my friend. V.S.

Greg and Paula Thacker

May 21, 2014

Wish we could be there. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

May 21, 2014

David, you were a special friend to me and I always enjoyed the time we played together and hung out together. I truly hope your family finds the strength and courage to comfort them in this time of their loss. Your friend always, Garry L. Todd

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