Charles Edward Greenwood, 80, of Franklin, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Mr. Greenwood was born in Sullivan County, Indiana to the late Ralph and Mildred Bottorff Greenwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Alan Greenwood. Charlie retired from Bellsouth and was a veteran of the US Army. Charlie spent the last 21 years with the Cowee Volunteer Fire/Rescue as firefighter 1830. His time as a volunteer firefighter spans over 66 years. Charlie was a firefighter, engineer, safety officer, Chaplain, Board Member (past President), and was a founding member of the Honor Guard. He was also a member of Cowee Baptist Church.

Mr. Greenwood is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandy; daughter, Amanda Crews ( John) of Jacksonville, FL; son, Lauren Edward Greenwood of Franklin; sister, Helen Meserve of Ocala, Fl; 10 grandchildren, Ashley Born (Jordan), Ashley Crews, Jennifer Crews, Joshua Crews, Johnny Crews, Slade Crews, Jacob Crews, Sawyer Crews, Savannah Crews, and Cooper Greenwood. Also surviving is a niece, Debbie Ferris and her children, Tommy and Kristen and a nephew, Tim Flynn (Janna) and their daughters, Tiffany, Bethany, and Courtney. Numerous special friends also survive.

A graveside service will be Sunday, August 30 at 3pm at Cowee Baptist Church. Rev. Jason Smith and Rev. Ronnie Branson will officiate. Special honors will be provided by the Cowee Volunteer Fire/Rescue Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends from 6 till 9 on Saturday, August 29 at Macon Funeral Home.

The family kindly requests everyone wear masks and practice social distancing.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.