Charles was a hard worker, a loving and devoted, son and dad. He was loved by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann McKinley and his mother, Josephine McKinley.
He is survived by his father, Aaron T. McKinley; his son, Derrick (LeighAnn) McKinley; and a brother, Bobby McKinley; also, survived by special family members and friends.
Active pallbearers will be: Gary Stringfellow, Logan Stringfellow, Clint Smith, Doug Smith, Ty Cooley and Rusty Lukes,
Honorary Pallbearers are: Jeff Smith, James Grace and Randall Robertson.
Visitation will be held at Creola Community Church, 112 James Burkett Ln, Creola, AL 36525, on June 16, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 am. Interment will be held at Creola Cemetery, Creola, Alabama.