Charles Needham
Charles William Needham, age 90, of Kenton passed away from this life on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Funeral services for Mr. Needham were conducted Saturday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Union Grove Methodist Church, with Bro. Robert ‘Bo’ McEwen officiating.
He was born June 8, 1933, in Dyer, the son of the late John Robert and Mamie Mozelle (Ashley) Needham. He was owner and operator of Charlie’s Radiator Shop and a member of Union Grove Methodist Church. He served his country with the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Needham is survived by his devoted wife, Norma Jean Needham; two daughters, Eva Ilg (Guy) and Leilani Owens (Gary); three stepchildren, Kathy Hale, Janice Dickey and Kenny Garrett; sister, Caroline Needham Smith (Jim); nine grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jessie Lynn Needham; second wife, Barbara Ann Needham; and brother, Jerry Lynn Needham.
The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Kenton chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.karnesandsonfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Messenger 10.4.23