Mr. Charles Homer Marples

Age 72 of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home.  He was born August 28, 1946 in Jellico, Tennessee.

Charles was a life long member of the Jellico Rescue Squad, and was the captain for many years.  Charles work in towing for fifty plus years.  He owned and operated Charles towing for forty-seven years.

Charles was preceded in death by:

Grandmother:
Lucy Marples

Mother:
Minnie Marples

​     Sister:
Connie Adkins

He is survived by:

Wife:
Nina Douglas Marples

Sons:
Charlie Marples, Jr.
Jack Marples

Daughters:
Ramona Inman & husband Gary
Laura Collins & husband Casey

Grandchildren:
December Leigh Perkins
Elizabeth Iris Powers
Baylee Rebeckah Ivey

Great Grandchildren:
Elise Iris Powers
Myles Lee Powers
Everleigh Rose Powers
​Sarah Eve Collins

Brother:
Danny Loudin

Like a brother:
Robert Cheel

Special cousin:
Pearl Moses

A host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn his passing.

The family will receive friends: 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, August 01, 2019 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel
Funeral: 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home
Officiating: Rev. Jimmy Albertini & Rescue Squad Chaplain Marty Bowlin
Burial: 11 a.m. Friday, August 02, 2019 in the Hackler Cemetery (Indian Mountain Road).

Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.
“Your Family Funeral Home”