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Obituary For Charles Edward Brunson
Mr. Charles Edward Brunson was born on September 26, 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland
to the late Ellie Brunson and Henrietta Whitaker. He departed this life on Tuesday,
September 17, 2024 in Columbus, Georgia.
Charles was a 1973 graduate of Maywood High School of Sumter, South Carolina.
Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. While enlisted in the army,
he married the love of his life, Elillion Brunson. Charles was united in Holy Matrimony to
Elillion Brunson February 20, 1975 (almost married for 50 years). He was a member of
Trinity Presbyterian Church in Mayesville, South Carolina.
Charles also attended Columbus Technical Institute. He worked for The Medical Center
currently known as Piedmont Hospital (over 30 years before retiring). While working
there, he worked in the laundry area, a phlebotomist, worked in supply department and
physical therapist. He worked for the Columbus Umpire Association and Columbus
Referee Association. He was a diehard Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves and Atlanta
Falcons fan.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Ellie Brunson and Henrietta Whitaker
(James); paternal grandparents Benjamin Brunson and Maggie China; maternal
grandparents Sanders and Druesilla Lee Hart, Sr.; and sister Sheila Brunson. A special
daughter in law Erica Mangum Brunson.
Charles leaves to cherish his precious memories his wife, Elillion Brunson (49 years);
children Latarshia Bowen, Tiko Brunson, and Christopher (Ahkelia) Brunson of
Columbus, GA and Ebony (Mody) Spencer III of (Decatur, AL); 14 grandchildren
Ashontee, Tavia, Kiera, Ka’Lena, Abrea, Ja’Montae, Kianna, Chase, Caylen, Kenneth,
Kent, Grace, Kyla, and London (The Brat); a host of special children, great aunts, great
uncles, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, The Silverbacks (devoted friend Leroy
Samuels) and many dear friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Brunson will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM Greater Peace Baptist Church with interment at Evergreen Memorial Garden.
Visitation Friday 2 - 5:00 PM at Progressive.
Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Family of Mr. Charles Edward Brunson.
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Barbara Stancil sent Stately Croton for Charles Edward Brunson - September 26, 2024
From Barbara, Joyce, Ozell, Jacquline, Debra, Yolanda, Leveta and Stacy, The North Carolina family. We love you all and our hearts are with you all as you travel this journey.
Catrena Peoples sent French Garden for Charles Edward Brunson - September 25, 2024
Offering you my sincerest condolences. I pray you find strength you need during your family's time of grief. With Love Catrena and Terrence Peoples
Pink Tribute Spray was sent for Charles Edward Brunson - September 23, 2024
Will miss you my good friend. Condolences to Elillion and family may God give you peace that surpasses all earthly understanding.sending my prayers Vanita Samuel and family
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences as you go through this most difficult time. May God continue to bless you and keep you especially while on this journey.
Stanley Crowell CHS 75
Elillion, my condolences to you and your family, Charles was wonderful person who always had a smile on his face, I pray that God will give you strength in the days to come. Linda Armstrong
To God Daughter Ebony and family please find Peace & comfort in knowing that; Love ones never really go away, for they live in our Hearts forever. ❤️Dea David & Pat Jackson God Parents and David Jr family ❤️
To Ebony and family, we send you our deepest condolences. Words cannot take away the grief that you are experiencing, but please know we all are praying for you.
Love yall.
To you, Ebony and your wonderful family, Gary and I send you all our deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time and for all the days ahead.
Sincerely, Brigge 🙏🏽
Our deepest condolences to the Brunson family. May Gods comfort and peace be upon you during your time of mourning . Rosaline Anderson and family
To Elillion and family we're deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your love one, Charles. Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy for you and your family during this difficult period of bereavement. "Weeping may endure for a night, but my prayer is that each of you find Joy when the morning comes". Melvin and Jean Nance and family.
