GALE — Mr. Charles William Gale, 87, of St. Marys, Ga., passed away on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga.
Mr. Gale was born Nov. 27, 1934, in Brunswick, Ga., to the late Robert and Sarah Gale. Charles married the love of his life, the late Anita Huggins, on June 28, 1956. The two of them lived a charmed life together until her passing in 2017. Charles spent most of his working career at Gilman Paper Company. He retired after 32 years of employment. Prior to his passing, he commented that he had enjoyed his job and everyone he had worked with.
Charles was an avid sportsman. Not only did he enjoy watching, he also had a long career of playing baseball and softball. He had a great love for the Atlanta Braves and the Florida Gators. Charles also enjoyed fishing and camping. Many years were spent at Lake George fishing with family and friends. He loved big! He loved his family. He loved his friends. He will be missed by both.
Mr. Gale is survived by his daughters, Karen (Robert) Bailey of Woodbine, Ga. and Denise (Scott) Teston of Kingsland, Ga.; sister, Susie Stephens; brothers, Robert (Pam) Gale and Mike Gale; grandchildren, Mandy Bailey, Ryan Bailey, Brooke (Brandon) Blackburn and Jordan (Asa) Sanes; and eight great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Mr. Gale joins his beloved wife, Anita Gale; sisters, Ann Holloway and Melba Holliday; and brother, Jimmy Gale in Heaven.
Calling hours for Mr. Gale’s family will be 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at the Harbor Worship Center in Kingsland, Ga. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. at the church with Pastor Roy White presiding. Special music will be provided by Pepper Kinsey. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys, Ga. Pallbearers will be Booster Kinsey, Joe Blackburn, Gary Davis, Jack McCollough, Al Huggins and Johnny Ingram.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Gale’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the American Lung Association or to the donor’s favorite charity.
Coastal Camden Funeral Home in Kingsland, Ga., is entrusted with Mr. Gale’s arrangements.