He was born, November 19, 1934 to Frederick and Mary Josephine Wilson, in Chicago Illinois. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1957 and was stationed at Ft. Carson, Colorado.
He married Rose Marie (Manlove) in May 1957 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Charles retired from the Colorado Springs Utilities, and moved with Rose Marie to Penrose Colorado. Charles was a member of the Range Riders, the Rocky Mountain Tractor Pullers Association, and Arkansas Valley Fly Wheelers.
Charles was preceded in death by his grandson Chaz Joseph Wilson and his sister Ruth Elaine.
He is survived by his wife Rose Marie; his children Eveylon; Steven; James (Kathleen); Scott (Sandy); 7 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; His brother David (Brenda) and many extended family members.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 11:00 am. Kirkwood Memorial Presbyterian Church, 407 5th Avenue, Penrose, Colorado 81240