Charles Richard Eggleton

Charles Richard Eggleton, age 73 of Henry passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 23, 1947 a son of the late Roy J. and Lula Shumate Eggleton. Surviving are his wife of almost 48 years, Susan Burgess Eggleton; son, Matthew R. Eggleton; daughter, Amanda S. Eggleton; brother, Edward R. Eggleton; sister-in-law, Peggy Burgess; brothers-in-law, Bill (Carolyn) Burgess and Mike (Sandra) Burgess; nieces and nephew, Melissa Eggleton, Terri Burgess and Jonathan Burgess; many special cousins. He was the owner of Superior Retreading Service, following his father who began the business in 1963. His customers were also his friends who he enjoyed visiting with on a daily basis. He previously served on the Board of Christian Heritage Academy and Franklin County Retail Merchants Association. Funeral services will be conducted at Town Creek Primitive Baptist Church, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2020 with Elder Larry Hollandsworth and Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Town Creek Primitive Baptist Church or Christian Heritage Academy. His family will receive friends 6-8 Monday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.