Charles O. Withrow, Jr., 79, formally of WV and OH, recently resided in TN, passed away peacefully, January 27, 2016 after a long-term illness. Loving husband of Mary Withrow; preceded in death by daughter, Debra Gribble (John); survived by sons Dennis Endicott (Christine) of Chattanooga, TN, Charles Junior Withrow (Kelly) of Cleveland, OH, and daughters Donna Apple (Ron) of Wellington, OH, and Beth Moneymaker of Chattanooga, TN. He leaves a legacy of fifteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. Oldest to nine brothers and two sisters. Retired from Ford Motor Co. after thirty-five years. No viewing or services will be held. A Celebration Memorial of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be forwarded to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Announcement by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.