Charles Gleaves Parkerson, Jr., age 87, of Brentwood, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020. Charles is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Kay Parkerson.
Charles is survived by his daughter, Abigail Holloran (Dan); grandchildren, Dan Holloran II and Rebecca Holloran; and sister, Delores Dewitt.
Charles enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and camping. After retirement, he sold tomato plants from his front yard and became a great cook. Charles served in the Navy and was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Tennessee Tech Institute (now Tennessee Tech University). Charles followed Vanderbilt football and basketball but got the most joy from watching his grandchildren participate in sports.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. with service immediately following at Forest Hills Baptist Church 2101 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Forest Hills Baptist Church Library.