Mr. Charles Russell Shockley, age 67, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd-Chattooga.

Mr. Shockley was born March 7, 1956, in Oakhill, WV, son of the late Isaac Shockley and Rosa Lee Brown.  He was retired from the United States Army where he attained the rank of E-5.  Mr. Shockley enjoyed fishing, football, and spending time with his grandchildren.  He also served as chairman of the policy counsel for Chattooga County Head Start.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Ricki Ann Davone; and a brother, Tom Brown Shockley.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Betty Funderburk Shockley; sons, Charles Shockley, II, Malcom Shockley; daughters, Savanah Shockley, Tyshara Shockley; brothers, William Brown Shockley, Isaac Shockley; sisters, Savannah Turner, Eleanora Shockley; 34 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Shockley will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 24, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Brown Shockley officiating.  Inurnment will be held at a later date at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Mr. Shockley will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.