Charles Fitzhugh Holman

Charles Fitzhugh Holman of Indian Trail NC passed away April 20, 2024. He was three days from his 82nd birthday. Charles was born on April 23, 1942, in Ft. Benning, GA to Fitzhugh Lee Holman and Faye Caudle Holman.

His family moved to Polkton, NC where Charles graduated from Anson High school in 1961. After continuing his education at Central Piedmont Community College where he learned to weld, he started his career at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry. While working at the Foundry he also worked several other jobs to make ends meet. Finally, settling into raising livestock, something he enjoyed as a boy on the farm. He retired from the Foundry after 40+ years of service, then started a small business, ‘Holman Fabricating’ where he did custom ornamental gate work for 10 years. He had a passion for creativity working with metal and teaching others his craft.

Charles was one of eight children. He is preceded in Heaven by his mother and father, and brothers Joe, Jim, Marvin, and Wayne Holman. His is survived by his wife Ruth, and two children: daughter Tammy of Indian Trail with husband Jeremy Smith and son Mark of Lincolnton with wife Kim Holman. His only grandchild Jessica Rivenbark with husband Jonathan of Eden, NC. As well as sisters Coralee Tyson of Monroe, Doris Martin of Asheboro, Carol Saunders of Charlotte.

The most important thing to Charles was family. The love of his life Ruth whom he was married to for 60+ years. He loved being outdoors fishing and hunting in his early years and then transitioning to coaching his kids in sports.

Losing our beloved Dad, friend, coach, and mentor. He was the rock of our family! He created a loving, safe household built on a foundation of Jesus Christ and hard work. He was disciplined, strong, funny, and in every situation good for his word. He never left any doubt about how he felt about you. His unwavering love as a husband, father, and provider could be seen in every aspect of his life. His good nature and sound advice will lead us for the rest of our lives.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Sardis Baptist Church in Indian Trail. The family will receive visitors at 1:00 PM in the Sanctuary followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm. A graveside service will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mint Hill. Friends are invited to join the family at the graveside.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Sardis Baptist Church, Indian Trail, NC.