Charles Randolph

Charles Lee Randolph, 71, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012, in a local hospital.Charles was a graduate of the Cleveland State with a degree in Criminal Justice; was a Marine Corp veteran; retired as a Sergeant with the Chattanooga Police Department after 28 years of service; was a manager for Southeastern Salvage; was of the Baptist faith.He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and brother.Charles is survived by his wife of 47 years, Doris Francisco Randolph; daughter, Drema Randolph Walls; son, Christopher Lee Randolph; brother, David Randolph; sister, Vivian Barker; grandson, Justin Lee Walls; "adopted daughters, Kimberly Watson and Vicki Whaley; and a host of loving extended family and friends.Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2012, in the Chapel with the Rev ODell Broadway and the Rev. Terry Davis officiating.Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, June 20, 2012, at the funeral home.Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Advantage Funeral Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard-Bryan-Smith Funeral Directors, 1724 McCallie Ave. 423-265-4414.