Charles Thomas Holley
Charles Thomas Holley, 88, of Ronceverte, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his home in Ronceverte, surrounded by his family.
Born October 5, 1935, in Ronceverte, he was a son of the late Samuel Carlisle Holley and the late Ola Prudence Gilkerson Holley.
Charles attended the First Baptist Church of White Sulphur Springs and Zion’s Light Church; was a farmer, raising beef cattle; was an avid golfer; and followed the basketball career of Bimbo Coles from Greenbrier East through his career at Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors. Along with golfing, he watched baseball, basketball, and football.
Charles was a retired brakeman for C & O Railroad and was a private in the U.S. Army, serving in Frankfurt, Germany.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Fannie Lewis; and two half-brothers, Joseph Franklin Holley and Bernard Carlton Holley.
He is survived by his wife, Imogene Kinser Holley; two, daughters, Druann Dalton and husband, Frankie, and Stephanie Holley, both of Ronceverte; granddaughters, Julia Alexander of Los Angeles, CA, and Annie Alexander of Boston, MA. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Shirley Marcum and husband, Robert, of Charleston; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Mike Rodoussakis for his compassionate care and friendship.
Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Ronceverte, with Pastor Greg Scott officiating. Burial followed the service at McLean Cemetery.
Friends and family were received from 1:30 p.m. until time of the service at the funeral home on Tuesday.
Those serving as pallbearers were Frankie Dalton, Thomas Dalton, Andrew Marcum, Bert Baker, Michael Brunty, and Jake Baker.
Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Ronceverte is in charge of arrangements.
