Charlie you gave so much love and kindness to so many folks. I’m a little jealous I never got one of those bear hug’s so many have mentioned. I always knew Charlie was a good person. His actions showed it. We could all learn from Charlie. He was a great example of a good man. I never herd Charlie complain or be negative not even one time. He was such a cut up and it shows in all the pictures taken over the years. To Gayle, Chris,Brian,Emma and so many other folks I know your heart is aching right now.  But try to remember how incredibly lucky you were to have Charlie in your life for all these years. 

We had good times to share.  May these words give the family comfort. “Fear thou not;  for I am with thee:  be not dismayed;  for I am thy God:  I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee;  yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10

So young & unexpected. So deeply sorry for this great lose. Love to you all, each one. 
Sincerely, 
Donna Waynick. 

May God hold your wonderful family in his hands.  God has Mr. Charles by his side watching over you. We will all reunite again. What a remarkable man he was , he made a lot of people smile.   
With deepest sympathy   Judy Clifton

Gayle and family, I am sure this all seems like a never ending horrible dream. I will miss Charlie's great big smile and hugs at the family reunions. He was such a special man and I know he will be missed by so many. Kenny and I are so sorry for your loss and will continue to keep the family in our prayers. 

Charlie always found a way to make everything fun.  No family project (and there were many) was accomplished without Charlie eagerly lending his hand.  

Almost Every vacation before I graduated high school was spent With my uncle Charlie, Florida, St. Louis,  Smoky Mountains and many more.  

His bear hugs were bone crushingly good. I miss them already. 

Charlie brought joy everywhere he went and was rarely not cutting up with all kids when we were growing up. Once he had grandkids he cut up with them every chance he had. He will be missed by all who knew him.

When we were little, Charlie and I used to go help Daddy on plumbing jobs.  We learned a lot about the tools and good work ethics.  Charlie put a lot of that knowledge to good use helping anyone he could.  He and I dry fitted the plumbing in his garage not to long ago. 

In addition, we learned from Mama the importance of lending a helping hand to family members.   Our mother was the oldest of nine and took it upon herself to host family reunions and Thanksgiving Day for all of our family. Charlie and I learned early to take care of people.  Her rule was you always help family without any payment. That’s what family is for.

Throughout elementary school, Charlie and I were always in the same classes. We did everything together.  I even went to Boy Scout camp with him!  In the 7th grade, we were separated for the 1st time to attend home ec/shop and boy/girl PE classes.  Changing schools can be scary but I was never scared because I knew Charlie was going to be there.  We had each other.

Friends and family commented often on our being twins and our close relationship. We knew what the other was thinking most of the time. We got engaged to our spouses within a few weeks of each other and got married within 5 months of each other.  Larry and Charlie knew each other for 53 years.  I am forever grateful that he introduced me to his best friend and mine, Larry. 

Charlie was fun, caring, God loving man.  He loved and adored his family.  He was proud of Chris and Brian and often talked with me about his goal to teach them how to do lot of things.

Charlie has always been there and his passing has left a unbelievable huge hole in my heart.  I am so grateful that we have family and friends to help us grieve and heal.

There are so many memories of dad and I. He was such a loving and giving person. It’s so hard to pick out a specific memory because of the many we had. I know that I could always call him for anything and he would be there to help me. This is the hardest part for me. We had so many plans of fixing things around his house. We would talk and get so excited about the little things. 

Dad was the most caring and giving man. It didn’t matter who it was, he would help. He was very smart and could figure anything out if he didn’t already know. He has helped many of my friends as well. He didn’t even know them, but would always tell me that we can fix it. He didn’t want anyone paying for something that we could do. He hated for people to waste money.
 
Dad was always working on something. I tried as much as I could to be there with him so I could learn as much as possible. He wanted to teach me and my brother all he could. He taught us so much, but there was so much more to teach us. 

Dad, I love you so much and don’t know how life is gonna go on without you. I want you to know that I’m gonna take care of mom. She is going to get her surgery’s done and will be walking again very soon. We will go do things together that I know you wanted to do with her. The memories I have of y’all together will always be in my heart. Once again, I love you dad. I can’t believe you’re gone. 

I remember one Christmas that my dad went out and bought presents for us and even my mom didn’t know about them. Normally my mom would buy everything early and have it all wrapped and under the tree, but this particular year after we opened the gifts under the tree my dad brought out presents and we were all very surprised. It was something I never forgot because he was so happy to give those gifts. 
   When we were kids Dad used to stick his belly out and come running at us and say, “I’m the belly man”. He would chase me, my brothers, and all the cousins. Then all of us kids would pile on top of him and wrestle him to the ground. He loved to have fun with us. He also loved to play video games with us. 
   The most important thing is dad telling us about the Lord. I can remember many times when mom would go into the grocery store and we would sit in the car and dad would tell us how important it was to ask Jesus to come into our life and ask him to forgive us of our sins. Back then I didn’t really know the importance of what he was telling us, but now I am so thankful and greatful for him telling us. 
   My dad was the most loving and giving man I know. He loved to do anything he could to help people and it made him so happy to be able to do it. He was so smart. He could fix anything and if he didn’t know how he would figure it out.
 I am going to miss you so much daddy. I can’t imagine not being able to call you when I need help or I don’t know how to fix something. I love you dad and I will see you again one day!!!!

Kathy, Gayle, Brian, Christopher and the rest of the family, we were so sorry to hear that we have lost Charles. He was such a kind and giving spirit. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you  go through this difficult time. We love you all.

Charles always had a big smile on his face and was a super sweet man.  My sympathy to his family and friends, this is such a great loss to them, I am sure of that.  Heaven definitely gained a super angel that will be greatly missed.  RIP Charles.

I have so many memories with Charlie. He always liked messing with everyone and making people laugh. He always played games with all of us when we were kids. I remember lots of trips Gayle and Charlie took to places that I was able to go. We would go to the Smokies and ride inner tubes in freezing cold water. Travel to Washington DC and to Hershey Pennsylvania. Trips to beaches in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. I just have so many fun memories. 
I also worked with Charlie at Courier Printing. He would always mess with me there to. Sometimes he got me into extra work there too. One of the times there were some books that didn’t finish printing before the delivery truck left one day. The books were due to be delivered the next day in Florida. I worked second shift and it was late. Charlie asked me if I wanted some extra money and we could take the books in my truck. So we loaded my truck and left for Florida. We drove through the night and got the books delivered first thing the next morning. We found a hotel and tried to get some sleep before heading back home. He always had something going on. Just so many fun times. I really will miss Charlie. 

One day when Glen came home from getting operated on he was sick an weak our hot water heater had broke an water was all over the basement floor we had to push it out I told Glen I was going to call Charlie an see if he could help us so Charlie an Chris came down they went with  me an Chris had a 20% off coupon they came back an fix it for us. I will really miss him I still can't believe it is true.

Some women at church an me were in the basement getting ready for Gayle an Charlie wedding shower Charlie  aunts, sister, an our friends were there in walk Gayle an Charlie an said they had just got married up stairs.   When Charlie turned 40 I made a real big sign across the road high enough he had to drive under that said Lordy, Lordy Charlie turned 40 he loved it.   Charlie an Glen got baptize the same day.
Charlie was always funny one time we were all to gather on Thanksgiving  Chris an Brian were teenagers Charlie came in an hit his stomach against Chris an Brian an said we are the barrel brothers we were all laughing.




To have met Charlie was to be blessed with love kindness, silliness, and pure genuine joy. He gave the biggest, best bear hugs every time I saw him. We are missing an angel on this earth. I know he is heaven watching over all of his friends and family.  Gayle, Brian, Chris, and Kathy you are all in my prayers - we miss you all greatly and so sorry we can’t be there.  Love you!

Charlie is gone way too soon and we will all have a hole in our lives that he once filled with such happiness and joy. I pray everyone honors Charlie and let him live through your actions and lives - spread joy, kindness, and love to everyone.  Be silly no matter who is watching, hug tightly like you can’t let go, make everyone feel loved and welcomed, give to others selflessly. 

I loved Charlie so much. I can’t believe he is gone to heaven. Taken way too soon. He was always so sweet to me and my family. He would do anything for everybody. Such a loving soul. Praying for the whole family. 🙏 ❤️ 

I am so sorry we lost our Charlie . He was very special to me . A few years ago my air conditioner went out and Charlie came to look at it for me and he told me it could not be fixed he left right then and went to Lowe’s and bought an air conditioner for our bedroom because he said it was too hot for Ricky I will never forget the kind things he did for us. Another time he fixed our outside hydrant and Ricky asked him how much did we owe him and he said nothing that’s what families for. I could go along with a lot of different stories about his kindness more than I could ever say. Me and Ricky was dating at the same time Gayle and Charlie was I can’t tell you how many times he took Ricky home so he wouldn’t have to hitchhike you say that it’s just the type of person he was and that’s why everybody loved him I don’t know how we would ever get along without him and heart is so broken I don’t know what to do we love you Charlie and I will never be another one like you

Our hearts go out to Kathy, Gayle, and the entire family at the loss of their beloved Charlie. May God bless them all with comfort and peace in their time of grief. We know he will be sorely missed. 
Jerry & Vicki Philpot

Charlie was truly one of a kind and led by example.

Truly gifted and loved to share his knowledge, wisdom and was always there to lend an ear in personal times, with full support.

Charlie touched us all and happy that he was my mentor.

Deepest regards go out to his family, and praying for their comfort during this time of loss.



I worked with Charlie for years at Courier.  He was always the kindest soul and friend, even if we disagreed.  He helped everyone who needed anything and never turned his back on a problem.  I'm so sorry to hear he's gone. He was one of a kind.

Very sorry to hear this sad news. Worked with Charlie many years. Charlie was the epitome of kindness, gentleness and always the consummate gentleman. A truly good man and friend. My sincerest condolences to family . 

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Charles Eli Baugh

June 6, 1951 – June 13, 2020

Roselawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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