Roy J. Charles, 75

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 3, 2015

Mr. Roy J. Charles of Campbellsville was born on November 3, 1939 to the late Roy Fredrick and Ida Mae (Ghose) Charles in West Liberty, KY. He peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 1, 2015 at the age of 75 years, 11 months, and 29 days. He was the lifelong companion and husband to Mrs. Ruby (Bailey) Charles, who survives. Mr. Charles was an auto mechanic shop owner and operator most of his life. He thoroughly enjoyed being active, especially outdoors, and was an avid fisherman. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene.

Besides his wife, Mr. Charles leaves to cherish his memory:
Two sons: Roy Dale Charles and wife Ruth of Taylorsville, and Ronald Douglas Charles and wife Lisa of Eastwood,
One sister: Bonnie Pinyon of Anderson, Indiana,
Grandchildren: Isabella Charles, Iris Charles, and Jacob Holtz,
A special niece: Penny Blackwell,
Close friends: “Pig” and Suzanne Roberts, and Richard and Melody Boward,
And a host of extended family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Betty Baugher and Louise Dotson.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Charles on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene, 912 W Main St, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro Dwayne Lobb will be officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday, November 4, from 11:30 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials take the form of donations to the Kentucky Kidney Foundation or the Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene Building Fund. Those may be made online at lrpetty.com, in person at the church during visitation, or any time at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.