Charles Ray Pentecost “Charlie P”, 73, of Jonesville, passed from this life on Monday, July 6, 2020, at his home.
He was born on Thursday, February 27, 1947 in Jonesville to the union of Clarence Walter Pentecost and Lizzie Wright Pentecost.
Charlie P. was a resident of Jonesville and a member of Pisgah Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 101 Airborn, Platoon E2/501 during the Vietnam War where he received the Bronze Star.
Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, at Pisgah Baptist Church with Brothers Ken Hoots and Matthew Windham officiating.
Interment followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery of Manifest under direction of Young’s Funeral Home of Jonesville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clarence Pentecost; and a sister, Lois Pentecost McMillin.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary White Pentecost of Jonesville; son, Jason Meyers and wife Janet of Rhinehart; a daughter, Tina Pentecost of Manifest; son, Luke Pentecost and wife Kandi of Harrisonburg; brother, Huey Pentecost and wife Sudie of West Monroe; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Russell Wright, Jack Coleman, Jeff Pentecost, Bo Little, Clint Richey and Drewitt Taylor.
Honorary Pallbearers were Melvin Humble and members of the 1969-1970 Platoon E2/501, 101 Airborn.