Charles Gallaher, age 87, of Kingston, passed away August 21, 2020. He was born August 8, 1933 in Rockwood and was a life long resident of Roane County. Charles was a member of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He loved his church family and after becoming unable to attend, he would have singing and Bible reading at his home. Charles retired from Boeing after over 20 years of service as a Tool & Die Tech. He enjoyed selling cars and watching old western movies as well as Wheel of Fortune. Preceded in death by his loving wife: Betty Wyrick Gallaher; daughter: Linda Poland; son: Charles Gallaher, Jr.; grandson: Kevin Brummitt; and parents: John & Iris Smith Gallaher. Survivors include children: Kay Lichtenwalter of Knoxville, Janie Giles (Morgan) of Kingston, Velma Jones of Harriman, and Larry Gallaher of Kingston; grandchildren: Christina Thornton of Knoxville, Justin Giles of Kingston, Kirt Giles of Kingston, Heather Hamilton of Jacksonville, Florida, Samantha Wright of Harriman, Emily McNelley of Kingston, Brooke Sands of Harriman, Matthew Langley of Texas, and Tonya Abbott of Kingston; great-grandchildren: Kylie, Hadley, Emma, Addie, Rylee, Josh, and Tyler; sister: Vida Russell of Kingston; special friend: April Hunt of Maryville; and a host of extended family members and friends. The family will receive friends 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2020 at Fraker Funeral Home with funeral service following. Interment will be held at noon Tuesday at Kingston Memorial Gardens. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.