Rev Charles

Rev. Charles H. Blevins, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, June 10, 2013. He was 81 years old.Charles was born and was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. He was a retired payroll accountant with ABB Combustion Engineering. Rev. Charles was a member of Pathway Baptist Church and taught the Adult Sunday School Class. He was an ordained Minister and served on the Prison Ministry for Walker County for several years.He was preceded in death by his wife, Gaynell R. Blevins; his parents, Gaines E. and Sue B. Blevins; and a brother, Edward Blevins.Charles is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie Whitesel and Denny and Lavone Frost and Jim; nephew, Jerry Blevins; cousin, Cleva Dell Blevins; and his loving friend Barbara Goodman and her family.The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. today at the North Chapel.A Celebration of Life Service for Reverend Blevins will be held at 1 p.m. today at the North Chapel with the Rev. Bill Lowery and Rev. Mike Davis officiating.Entombment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Chattanooga, their nurses, Kim and Ruby and Rev. Charles caregivers, Terri and Cindy for their love, dedication and compassion given to Rev. Blevins during his illness.The family suggests that any memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Chattanooga at P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416 or www.hospiceatchattanooga.org.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.