Charles Espy

Charles Card Espy, 60, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014. He was born on April 22, 1954 to the late Robert "Bob" and Martha Espy. He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and had many hobbies and loves. He loved to hunt, fish, having cars and hot rods, and any type of racing. He was known as the "Lawnmower Man" for many reasons: because of his love for mowing grass, and the fact that he raced lawnmowers. He was a very generous person and would help anyone in need. His family and friends were his life and he cherished them dearly. His grandfather owned Honest Charlies Speed Shop, which Charles was named after. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Espy. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 13 years, Melissa Espy; step-daughter, Samantha Bond; sister, Amy (Joe) Lombardo; sister-in-law, Zee Espy; and three nephews, Casey (Courtney) Espy, Tanner (Maegan) Espy, and Logan Espy. In addition to these, he leaves behind many extended family members and friends. A memorial service will be held in his honor at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, at the Heritage House located at 1428 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. You are invited to share a personal memory of Charles or your personal condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Espy family with these arrangements.