E. Charles Inman

Charles Inman’s, journey through life on earth ended on Monday, June 20, 2016 surrounded by his family. A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Hills United Methodist Church, Dr. Baxter Hurley and Rev. John Irwin will officiate. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Forest Hills United Methodist Church, 1217 Forest Hill Road, Macon, GA 31210 or to Wesley Glen Ministries, 3711 Agape Village Road, Macon, GA 31210. Members of the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club and their spouses are asked to sit as an honorary group at the service.

He was the son of the late William Glenn Inman and Ella Sweat Inman. He graduated at Manor High School and attended ABAC College in Tifton, Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1952 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. His first employment was at the First National Bank in Waycross, Georgia in their Farm Loan Department. He became an extension agent working with the 4-H Club in Cobb County and later moved to Bibb County as a University of Georgia Extension Agent working with the 4-H, he then became an employee of the Georgia Farm Bureau as the manager at their Farm Records Department. Charles traveled throughout the State of Georgia, preparing tax planning and tax preparations for farmers. Then came the opportunity to become the manager of the Georgia State Fair in Macon, Georgia. After retiring from the Georgia State Fair, he continued his interest in the fair industry by serving as Secretary/Treasurer of the Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs. Charles was a highly respected member of the fair industry.

In 1987 he received the International Association of Fairs and Expositions Hall of Fame award. This prestigious award is presented to only one fair manager each year in this organization. He was recognized as Fairman of the year by the Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs. As a member of the Exchange Club of Macon, Charles was named Outstanding Exchangite and was honored with the presentation of The Book of Golden Deeds. Charles was a member of the Masonic Lodge 305 in Waycross, GA, Al Sihah Shrine Temple and Royal Order of Jesters in Macon, GA. He was a member of Forest Hills United Methodist Church.

In 1951 Charles married his high school sweetheart Helen Henderson. They journeyed for over 64 years together experiencing exciting trips to many cities in the United States, Canada and Alaska. They had a cabin at Lake Sinclair where they enjoyed week-end entertaining, swimming, boating and skiing. An avid football fan, he and Helen enjoyed tailgating and attending football games at the University of Georgia. They enjoyed games at other stadiums and attended several bowl games.

He is survived by his loving wife, Helen, his partner in life, two sons, Edmund Charles Inman, Jr. and Michael Glenn Inman, predeceased by his son, Christopher Joseph Inman. Left to cherish his memory are a grandson, Gregory Inman and a granddaughter, Kacie Inman Mangler, great granddaughters, Jordan Inman, Marissa Mangler and Gianna Mangler all of Miami, FL, sister, Eleanor Smith of Houston, TX, and nephew, Andy Smith of San Francisco, CA, brother, Joe Inman of Lawrenceville, GA and niece, Dana Inman of Chicago, IL, nephew, Steve Inman of Lawrenceville, GA, brother-in-law, A.P. Henderson, Jr. of Manor, GA and several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Charles is also survived by numerous friends who knew and loved him. May God rest his soul and he will be missed.

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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of arrangements.