Charles Leo Waid, Sr. Obituary (1940

Charles Leo Waid, Sr., 79, of Arley, entered into rest on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born October 16, 1940 in Arley, Alabama. He lived his life in Arley and was proud to be a Meek Tiger, having graduated in 1959. Charles is a member of the Winston County Sports Hall of Fame and long time member of Arley First Baptist Church. He enjoyed time in the woods, spending most of his working years as a logger. Visitation will be Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 6pm-8pm at Arley First Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 1pm at Arley First Baptist Church Cemetery, Brother Junior Garmon officiating. Charles is survived by his son, Charles Leo Waid, Jr. and his wife, Melodie White Waid; two grandsons, Charles Preston Waid and James Daniel Waid and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maybell Grimmett Waid; parents, Doyal W. Waid and Willie Peppers Waid and sister, Kathryn Waid Garland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org, the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org or Amedisys Hospice 412 S. Court Street, Suite 302, Florence, AL 35630.