He was born January 4, 1935 in Winterville and was the son of late Henry Enoch Porterfield and Letty Mable Porterfield.
Charles owned and operated Porterfield Electric in Athens for many years. His passion was building antique cars and hot rods. He was a longtime member of Winterville First Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Porterfield; and two brothers: Henry Porterfield and Bob Porterfield.
Survivors include his children: Charlie Porterfield Jr. (Donna), Rob Porterfield (Katie), Debbie Pipkin (Chad), and Diane Minish (Mike); grandchildren: Riley Porterfield, Jacob Porterfield, Lettie Porterfield, Sam Porterfield, Brandon Pipkin, Lance Minish, Derek Minish and Brent Minish; and great-grandchildren: Ashton Minish, Christian Minish, and Maverick Minish.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, June 17, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, at Bernstein Funeral Home, 3195 Atlanta Highway, Athens, Georgia 30606, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM in the Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Dave Smith officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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