Charles Edward Wilson, 94, of Hixson went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife, Royce.

He was born October 12, 1926 in Carroll County, Tennessee, a son of the late Sara Lenora Wilson and Edward Lester Wilson of Bruston, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy Helen Herring, and his brother Clayton Wilson.

Charles was a veteran of World War II, joining the United States Navy at age 16.

Charles worked for the Dupont Co. in Chattanooga for 41 years where he was a Quality Control Inspector.

He graduated from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Charles loved the Lord, and in his younger days taught Sunday School at churches and retirement homes. He was of the Calvinist faith where he had served as a deacon and elder at several churches.

He enjoyed working in his yard and gardening. He was an avid hunter and fisherman in his younger days.

He is survived by two children, Gail Nancy Wilson Giles and husband Steve of Lebanon, Tennessee, and Charles Rodger Wilson of Nashville, Tennessee, one granddaughter, Stephanie Sloan, three grandchildren, Ethan, Max and Maggie of Nashville, Tennessee, and one niece, Rosemary Wilson Allen of Huntingdon, Tennessee.

His present wife of 10 years, Royce Beene Wilson, whom he loved very much, and she in turn loved him.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home. A private service will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home and Cremation Services 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.