Charles Hickman Sands, age 87, of Kingston, passed away July 29, 2020. Survivors include his loving wife of 24 years: Barbara Meredith Boyd Sands; children: Debbie Kennedy (George) of Harriman and Janet Allen (Earl) of Oakdale; step-children: Billy Boyd (Eugenia) of Kingston and Bliss Gonzales of Greenville; sister: Mary Ruth Adkisson of Rockwood; grandchildren: Travis, Janie Lynn, Charlie Jr., Brandon, Ryan, James, Beth,Daniel, Gracie, Levi, Chyenne and Shelby; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and dear friends. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, August 3, 2020 at Bethel-Fairview Cemetery in Kingston.