Charles is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carolyn Merrell; his sons Charles R. Merrell Jr.; David Garrett; and Michael Garrett; his 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents Thelma and Robert Merrell and his daughter Beverly D. German; his sisters Gloria Guinn, Barbara Johnston and Beverly Sue Payton.
A visitation for Charles will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Charles' memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601 US, www.alz.org.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/sylacauga-al/radney-smith-funeral-home/8516.