Funeral service for Bro. Charles Edward Hammons, age 75, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Parks City Baptist Church, with Bro. Don Russell and Sunny Bright officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Charlie was born on April 13, 1947, in Crossville, TN, to the late Luther Carmon “L.C.” Hammons and Arvelene Nail Hammons, who survives. He left this world on October 1, 2022, and now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He was the owner of Edwards and Hammons Air Conditioning and Heating where he worked side by side with his son, Kevin.
Mr. Hammons was ordained as a minister at Parks City Baptist Church on August 19, 2001 and was the pastor of Oakley Baptist Church for many years. Charlie attended Parks City Baptist Church. He loved the Lord with all his heart and his greatest joy was to see others come to Christ.
After retirement, he enjoyed many hobbies, but especially loved woodworking. He enjoyed making wood bowls, cutting boards and even made a dining table for he and his wife’s anniversary.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife of 57 years, Judy Monks Hammons; children, Keith (Liz) Hammons, Kevin (Wendy) Hammons, and Cortney (Mark) Hoffman; grandchildren, Emma (Kensey) Morar, Baylee (Jake) Taylor, Glenn (Kristin) Hammons, Jim (Lillie) Hammons, Ellie (Cole) Williams, Maycee Hammons, Tucker Hoffman, Bentleigh Hoffman, and Samantha (Blake) Bates; great-grandchildren, Jaxson Taylor, Caroline Morar, William Morar, Shane Hammons, and 1 great-granddaughter due soon; sister, Donna (Joel) Ledbetter; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Charlie was preceded in death by his grandson, Hayden Hammons; sister, Helen Hammons Beddingfield; father-in-law, Thomas Monks and mother-in-law, Glendon Monks.
Visitation with the family will be from 5 PM until 8 PM on Friday at Higgins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Hayden C. Hammons, Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 241 Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Bro. Charles Edward Hammons.
46 Comments To "Bro. Charlie Hammons"
#1 Comment By Gay Parsley On October 1, 2022 @ 4:26 pm
Judy and family, I’m so very sorry about Charlie. He was such a great man and we sure enjoyed him as a customer. Such a gentleman to all who knew him.
#2 Comment By deborah kinser stowe On October 1, 2022 @ 4:41 pm
I am so sorry and stunned to hear this. Love and prayers to all the family
#3 Comment By Jimmy and Janice Towry On October 1, 2022 @ 4:47 pm
I am deeply saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing. He is truly a friend and will be missed. Judy, Keith, Kevin, and Cortney and all the family, you are all in our prayers.
#4 Comment By Kathy Shook Brown On October 1, 2022 @ 4:57 pm
So saddened to see this news. Charlie was one fine man. My sympathy goes to Judy and the entire family. Thoughts and prayers for all. Love this family.
#5 Comment By Anne Beddingfield On October 1, 2022 @ 5:23 pm
I am so heartbroken to hear of this. He was such a wonderful guy. I was glad when my electrical system had issues because I knew I got to see the precious guy, Mr. Charley. Prayers for Judy and family. Rest in Heaven where there is no more pain nor sorrow.
#6 Comment By Julia Atchley On October 1, 2022 @ 5:46 pm
So sorry for your loss praying for all family and friends 🙏
#7 Comment By Linda Holland On October 1, 2022 @ 5:49 pm
Judy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Charlie was such a sweet, sweet man. He would come to my door with a smile and leave with that smile on his face. I surely will miss him. My best to you in the coming days. You have fine sons to help you.
#8 Comment By Gary and Brenda Badenhop On October 1, 2022 @ 5:55 pm
Charlie was our friend for so many years. He was a true person and loved by so many. Judy and family, we send our deepest sympathy and love to you all.
#9 Comment By Jim and Kathie Simmons On October 1, 2022 @ 5:58 pm
We’re so saddened to hear this news! Bro. Charlie was a wonderful pastor, friend for over 20 years! Our hearts go out to Sister Judy and family! Your in our thoughts and prayers! Until we meet again Bro. Charlie you will be missed! ❤️🙏
#10 Comment By Dave & Joy Bell On October 1, 2022 @ 6:13 pm
This wonderful man will truly be missed. Praying for comfort and support for your family.at this time.
#11 Comment By Louise Scott On October 1, 2022 @ 6:29 pm
What a wonderful, Godly man. I am so sorry to see this. My condolences.
#12 Comment By Bea Spray On October 1, 2022 @ 6:54 pm
We are so sorry to hear this. Charlie was always so nice. Daddy and I keeping family and friends in our thoughts and prayers 🙏.
Art Ross & Bea Ross Spray
#13 Comment By Lenace Hyde On October 1, 2022 @ 7:02 pm
My prayers for this family during this time of loss. Mr. Hammons was always such a nice man.
#14 Comment By Mona Payne On October 1, 2022 @ 8:03 pm
My deepest condolences and prayers for you Ms. Judy and our entire family! So sorry! 😢
Mr. Charles and Kevin were always there when I needed Hvac service! Such a blessing to work with family. May you rest in the loving arms of Jesus 🙏 We are here if you need us 🙏🤗❤️
#15 Comment By Steve Odum On October 1, 2022 @ 8:44 pm
Judy, Keith, Kevin, & Cortney, I am so sorry to hear about Charlies passing. He was a great man and friend and we shared many good times together! He will be greatly missed!
May God comfort you all during this difficult time! God Bless!
#16 Comment By Marcella scott On October 1, 2022 @ 8:45 pm
With our sincere condolences to the family. God bless you all
The Mccorkle family
#17 Comment By Katie Womack On October 1, 2022 @ 8:52 pm
To the family: May God put His loving arms around you all during this very difficult time. He was a classmate of mine in high school & was a very nice guy.
#18 Comment By Phyllis Brown On October 1, 2022 @ 9:48 pm
So sorry for y’all’s loss
#19 Comment By Wanda Preston On October 1, 2022 @ 10:37 pm
Mr. Charlie was a wonderful man and I am so sorry to learn of his passing. It was easy to see Jesus when you were around Mr. Charlie.
#20 Comment By Sharon Ann Bonin On October 2, 2022 @ 8:15 am
Deepest sympathy to the Hammons family!
Very sad to hear about Mr Charlie!
#21 Comment By Sharon Quaife On October 2, 2022 @ 2:25 pm
Charlie was a Great teacher, preacher and had a huge heart for the Lord and people!
One of the Best!
#22 Comment By Phyllis Newcomb On October 2, 2022 @ 2:46 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Charlie! He was one of my cousins and I had not seen him for many years but have truly fond thoughts of him when we were kids. And now I have learned so much about what a great person he had become! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
#23 Comment By Brittany horn On October 2, 2022 @ 4:07 pm
Where do I even begin at .bro Charlie hammons has known me sence I was just a baby and I use to call him bonehead and so that was our little nick name he was a very sweet Christian man him and my dad was best friends they both went to college together to become a preacher he was such a good man .I will so miss you (bonehead) .
#24 Comment By Barbara Leigh Faulkner On October 2, 2022 @ 4:53 pm
My heart is saddened by the loss of Mr. Charlie Hammons. He was a fine man and a good friend. He has come to my rescue many times since I’ve done business with him. We’ve shared many good conversations.
May God comfort the hearts of his family. RIP, Mr. Charlie. I loved you!
#25 Comment By Linda Graviett On October 2, 2022 @ 7:47 pm
Bro. Charlie was my boss for almost 5 years. We both retired December 2021. He was more than a boss, he was my mentor and friend. I had the highest level of respect for him. He was a Godly man that had the biggest heart and showed kindness to everyone. To know Bro. Charlie was to love Bro. Charlie. Butch and I will miss you……Until Then…
#26 Comment By Butch McGrath On October 2, 2022 @ 8:01 pm
I have known Charlie for many years but then I got to know him real well after he introduced me to my wife, his secretary Linda Graviett !!! Charlie, I will be forever grateful for that. So for the last 4 years I got to know the real Charlie. I saw Charlie for a few minutes almost every workday..We would discuss politics, religious views,and other things. Charlie was so knowledgeable about the Lords Word. He lived out what he preached..He was one of the kindest men I have ever known.Linda and I loved you and will miss you Charlie!!!! See you on the other side my friend.
#27 Comment By Connie Arnold On October 2, 2022 @ 11:35 pm
So sorry for your lost prayers and thoughts are with the family during this difficult time Connie Arnold
#28 Comment By Deborah Pruitt On October 3, 2022 @ 5:42 am
Bro Charlie would want us to be rejoicing for he is in the presence of the Lord. There has never been a more Godly man that has made as big of an impact on my life as he has done many others. My prayers are with the family during this time for he will be greatly missed on this earth, but we can rest assured that we will see him again. May God bless the family during this time.
#29 Comment By Family of Thomas ( cat) Moyers On October 3, 2022 @ 7:01 am
I am sorry to hear this Mr Charlie was a sweet gentle soul who loved the Lord.
My family sends prayers to your family
#30 Comment By Rhonda Flynn On October 3, 2022 @ 10:16 am
So very sorry to hear the news of Mr. Charlie. My heart breaks for you Judy and the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
#31 Comment By James and Joan Roberson On October 3, 2022 @ 11:13 am
When we were kids and in school we spent a lot of time together. We really were like brothers. We learned a lot about (and from) each other. We had a lot of significant experiences. We even got into trouble together. Can you believe that? I was the best man when Judy and Charles got married. (You would have thought that they could have found a better one, you reckon.) When he and Judy lived in Kingston and our two boys and their two were about the same age we spent a lot of time boating and skiing together. We have not had much contact in later years due to the miles and different paths we followed. I had put in my Letter of Instructions to ask Charlie to preach my funeral. That can’t happen now. Who in the world can I find to replace Charlie? Really. I am so glad that Charlie has had Judy to love and share with him for so many years. How wonderful! May God bless your soul and help Judy, Donna, and Aunt Arvelene to handle this loss.
Your “first” Cousin
#32 Comment By Tammy & David Valentine On October 3, 2022 @ 3:50 pm
Mrs Judy & family: We are so sorry for your loss. Mr Charlie was such a loving person. His love for THE LORD had such an impact on so many people. May you find comfort & peace knowing he is in the arms of JESUS now. Prayers for you all during this time & days ahead.
#33 Comment By Carolyn & Bill Tandy On October 3, 2022 @ 4:16 pm
So very sorry to hear about Charlie. May God keep his loving arms around Charlie’s friends and family and give them peace.
#34 Comment By L. Ennis Hyman On October 4, 2022 @ 6:38 am
Bro. Charlie was a dear friend and brother in the Lord. He truly had a servant’s heart. The Hammons family have been my friends for over forty years, and I am so thankful that our paths have crossed.
#35 Comment By Michelle Perrin On October 4, 2022 @ 7:29 am
Cortney,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. My heart goes out to you and your family. I am praying for Peace, Strength and understanding for the family. May God’s love make your grief bearable.
#36 Comment By Marcia Adams On October 4, 2022 @ 7:58 am
We offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Cortney, Mrs. Hammons, and the entire family of Mr. Charles Hammons. We are praying for your strength during this difficult time and for God’s peace to endure. May God Bless you, keep you, and comfort you with loving memories and the peace of knowing that Mr. Hammons knew and loved the Lord and is in His presence now.
With Love,
The LDAC Sales and Operations Family
#37 Comment By Marsha Bradford On October 4, 2022 @ 10:56 am
My heart is broken for this family! Bro Charlie loved to pick on me, whenever he saw me, he’d call out, “I’d rather be dead than red on the head”!! I’m going to miss that, he was my long time buddy, and could make me laugh every time that i saw him! Heaven has gained another good one, because he truly loved his Lord, and lived for Him! God bless his sweet wife Judy, and boys Keith, Kevin and daughter Cortney, and his sweet mama, Ms. Arvalene.
#38 Comment By Carolyn Ellis On October 4, 2022 @ 1:44 pm
Can’t believe Charlie is gone from us. He was such a wonderful man and Christian. If we had a problem with our heat or air he would always get to us right away. Know we will see him again one day soon. SO very sorry for your loss, but happy for Charlie…
#39 Comment By Kathy Coe On October 4, 2022 @ 3:59 pm
May God’s Peace be with you and your family at this time. At a time when sorrow may seem overwhelming, allow the Lord and your father angel to be your comfort. Believe that your father strength will always be with you and your family. And that the prayers of your friends will carry through until the memories become more precious.
#40 Comment By pamela caldwell On October 6, 2022 @ 11:06 am
Pam & Jolene Caldwell So sorry to hear about Charlie. He was a good man. Prayers & thoughts to the family
#41 Comment By Rocky Cooper On October 6, 2022 @ 6:55 pm
The time I got to know Charlie was short but the memories and impact will last a long time. Until we meet again you will be missed. My prayer for his family and friends is that the Holy Spirit may provide comfort and understanding.
#42 Comment By Tangie warren On October 7, 2022 @ 9:29 am
I’m so sorry for you’re loss. My thoughts& prayers are with you all.
#43 Comment By Lorrie Davis On October 7, 2022 @ 1:39 pm
God blessed us by putting Bro. Charlie in our lives. . His life and love for the Lord are an inspiration to me and my daughter. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
#44 Comment By Jimmy and Dana Sartain On October 7, 2022 @ 3:23 pm
So sorry to hear of Charlie passing. His love for the Lord showed to others
May God bless your family
Our prayers are with you all
#45 Comment By Debra Thompson On October 8, 2022 @ 9:47 am
When I first moved to Fayetteville we had a problem that Mr Charlie came to fix. He never left us from that point. He loved my mother and me which showed every time he came into our house. I asked him to preach my mother’s funeral but he had another commitment. When we were headed to the chapel for her burial there stood Charlie snd Judy. As you know that was just him also spreading hisself thin and also fit you in somehow. I want to remember him the way I last. saw him. We ran into each other at Marvins getting supplies for our projects. We stood there talking a long time. I asked how is retirement. …… he said I love it. But I knew in my heart that he was not retired, he was just spreading his love to more places. Now I know exactly where Mr Charlie is and I know he is still watching over everyone saying follow me because he loves where he is and his work is not done. I thank God for Mr Charlie being in my life.
#46 Comment By Annie Mae Gurton On October 8, 2022 @ 2:10 pm
God bless for putting Bro. Charlie in our son life. My son is gone his name was always Cat or Top Cat . but he truly loved Bro.Charlie and was always at his side most of the time. Bro.Charlie was like a brother or dad to Thomas or CAT..He always talked to my son about Christ .When we lost “CAT ” July 25 ,2021 .It was like he had lost his son also.But He preached his funeral and I thank the Lord for the best man I have ever known Love miss you and you will alway and your family too.