FRANKLIN - Charles Edward Greenwood, 80, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.
Mr. Greenwood was born in Sullivan County, Indiana to the late Ralph and Mildred Bottorff Greenwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Alan Greenwood.
Charlie retired from Bellsouth and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Charlie spent the last 21 years with Cowee Volunteer Fire/Rescue as firefighter 1830. His time as a volunteer firefighter spans over 66 years. Charlie was a firefighter, engineer, safety officer, chaplain, board member (past president), and was a founding member of the Honor Guard. He was also a member of Cowee Baptist Church.
Mr. Greenwood is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandy; daughter, Amanda Crews ( John) of Jacksonville, Florida; son, Lauren Edward Greenwood of Franklin; sister, Helen Meserve of Ocala, Florida; 10 grandchildren, Ashley Born (Jordan), Ashley Crews, Jennifer Crews, Joshua Crews, Johnny Crews, Slade Crews, Jacob Crews, Sawyer Crews, Savannah Crews and Cooper Greenwood. Also surviving is a niece, Debbie Ferris and her children, Tommy and Kristen; and a nephew, Tim Flynn (Janna) and their daughters, Tiffany, Bethany and Courtney. Numerous special friends also survive.
A graveside service was held Sunday, Aug. 30 at Cowee Baptist Church. The Revs. Jason Smith and Ronnie Branson officiated. Special honors were provided by the Cowee Volunteer Fire/Rescue Honor Guard.
The family received friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 29 at Macon Funeral Home.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.