Charles, also known as "Buddy", was born in Linden, Sumter, Florida and died at the age of 83 in Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama. He served 22 years in the military. He also owned Bay Breeze Aluminum, Inc. of central Florida before retiring and moving to Town Creek, Al. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary and his 3 children, Roxann Hunter (Craig), Charles L Eaddy III (Cathy) and Carol Howard, his ten grandchildren, Trista Mitchell, Kara Puckett (Shawn), Richard and Lauren Hunter, John, Marc and Matthew Eaddy, Drummond Howard Jr., Charles IV Eaddy and Nicole Osmon(Wade) and five great grandchildren and three remaining sisters, Betty Milton (Leon), Eleanore Phillips and Judy Henry (Chris). He loved fishing, cooking and karaoke and was known to some as "bashful Buddy. "He especially loved his family and the Savior.

How grateful I am to be blessed with my Daddy. He taught me to love music and to be able to express my love for the Savior through my voice. I am grateful to know Families are forever. Missing You already Dad.