He graduated from Bruton Heights High School in 1963, he soon after joined the Army. After leaving the Army he began a career for the Naval Weapons Station as an ordinance technician, which he later retired from. Charles was a member of the Faith Tabernacle Christian Center.
He is survived by his mother, Martha J. Lee of Williamsburg; sons, Lawrence Jones (Nordia), Spencer Smith, Charles S. Lee Jr., Lonnie Roacher; daughters, Angela Holloway, Charnell Lee; sisters, Nola Wallace of Illinois, Shelley Lee of Williamsburg; brother, Leon Lee of Hampton; eight grandchildren; and two great-grand kids.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 29, from 12-1 PM, followed by a funeral service beginning at 1 PM at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamsburg. Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com.