“Charley” to everyone who knew him, embodied grit, resilience and strength of character. His handshake was his bond. According to Scripture, he is now living, for ALL Eternity, with his Savior, and is in the presence of all those saved loved ones who’ve gone before.
Charley was born June 20, 1940, in Louisville, KY to the late Chester Lee and Ruby Burris, and is preceded in death by his brother, Lee and his sisters, Mary Jane and Anita.
Waiting to join him afterwhile, is his loving wife of 62 years, Judy; their children: Lynda and Joe, Dana and Jeff; grandchildren: Janna and Jerry, Megan and Jonathan; great-grandchildren, Braeden and Landen; his brother, Don, his Aunt Dee Dee, and a host of nephews, nieces, loved ones and friends.
Charley was a member of the 1st graduating class of Suda E. Butler High School, class of 1958. He retired from K & I Railroad and later owned Kramer’s Ln Auto Parts, Amen Auto Parts, and the Bullitt Co. Stockyards.
Charley’s love for the Wild West turned a dream into a reality as he took on the job of Peacemaker in his own western town, the Town of Broken Wheel.
Charley loved the Lord and served Him faithfully for many years, pastoring Lighthouse Baptist Church, and later, as a member of Calvary Road Baptist Church.
Charley loved his family…and anyone else he spent 5 minutes with.
Charley loved life and he lived it OUT LOUD, embracing everyday with a smile and a purpose- to make the world a better place.
Wherever Charley was, stories happened. He truly knew how to enjoy life, and if you spent any time with him at all, YOU enjoyed life, as well.
Charley fought a good fight. He finished his course. He kept the faith, and today, because of what Christ did on Calvary’s Cross, he is enjoying the “REST” promised to him, by the Lord. (John 3:16)
Charley’s funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, October 26, 2026 in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (4895 N. Preston Hwy., Shepherdsville) with burial to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Friends and family may pay their respects on Sunday from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of his service at 12:00 pm at the funeral home.
