Charles "Charlie" Bond Ferguson III

Charles “Charlie” Bond Ferguson, III, age 60 of Etowah, passed away Tuesday morning, June 7, 2016 at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. Born October 21, 1955, he was the son of the late C.B. and Rosa Belle Watson Ferguson and was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church. He was not expected to live to the age of three, but at the age of two, he began to prove that no one could predict how long you have on earth. He was a loving, laughing, child who attended school and played sports. He was one of the first members of Tri County and was the first client to work in the community showing that special needs adults can contribute to society.

In addition to his loving parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert W. and Nellie and Ida Watson; paternal grandparents, Charles Bond Ferguson and Ann Cochran; and sister, Charlotte Rose Ferguson Mullinax .

He is survived by sister, Joyce Ann Ferguson Chapman and husband Mike of Delano; brother, Jerry Dan Watson and wife Yvoughn of Madisonville; nieces and nephews, Andy “Drew” Mullinax and wife Susan, Lara Mullinax Brown and husband Josh, Shannon Cansler and husband Matthew, and Sharon Millsaps, and special friends, Mary Calhoun and Doug Swayne.  Many Aunts, Uncles, cousins and other extended family and friends also survive.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3p.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2016 from the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Wade officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1p.m. until the time of service.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to McMinn Memorial Nursing Home, The staff of Internal Medicine Group and Amedysis Hospice for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Charlie’s memory.

Online condolences may be sent to www.serenityfunerals.com

Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Etowah is in charge of arrangements