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In Memory Of Our Poets

Charles Tatum Bazzell (1933-2008) - Class Of 1951

BAZZELL, Charles Tatum, 75, beloved husband, fa­ther, and friend joined his loving Savior on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, after a six month battle with cancer. He was born March 6, 1933. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Hubert ''Red'' and Mattie Lou Bazzell; sister, Emma Lee Temple (James). He is survived by his wife, Bar­bara Bazzell; three daughters, Anita Owens (Lewis) of Ala­baster, AL, Sharon Kegley (Greg) of Wetumpka, AL and Kathy Spencer (Gina) of Pine Level, AL; and eight grand­children, Taylor Owens, Molly Owens, Jonathan Gober, Jer­emy Gober, Peyton Kegley, Kyle Stevens, Kayla Spencer and Sam Spencer.  Charles retired from Red Baz­zell and Son Auto Body & Paint Shop after thirty years.  Before that he worked for Howell Typewriter in Orlando. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a member of Frazer United Methodist Church and helped with Meals on Wheels and Roll up Your Sleeves. He spent many hours in his work­shop and many more hours with his family and friends at the lake. He loved riding his Harley and spending time with his Harley friends.  The family is grateful to all Charles' caregivers including: Dr. Keith Thompson, Dr. Guin Paulk, Dr. Kirby Parker, Baptist Hospice, Dr. Mont Highley, and the nurses and staff at Baptist Medical Center East who cared for him.  Pallbearers are Renny Lam­brecht, David Cloud, Joe Orr and James Wiley.  The family will receive visitors at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home on Thursday, May 29, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Fu­neral Services will be held on Friday, May 30, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Ala­bama Heritage Funeral Home, with Dr. John Ed Mathi­son officiating.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested a contribution to Frazer United Methodist Church or to your favorite charity.  Alabama Heritage Directing
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Funeral Home: ALABAMA HERITAGE FUNERAL
Publication Date: 05/29/2008