Obituary of Charles Perrell

Charles Luther ("Pepper") Perrell Mr. Perrell, 69, of Charlotte, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Carolinas Medical Center (Main). Pepper was born on May 18, 1944, in Spruce Pine, NC, to the late Arland and Lola Wiseman Perrell. A veteran of Vietnam, he served in the Army. Pepper will be remembered as a happy guy who loved to laugh! Everywhere he went, people listened when he spoke and they appreciated his wisdom and advice. He loved his family, his friends and the game of golf. Pepper was especially proud of his children and grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew him. Pepper will also be fondly remembered by those he coached in Little League baseball and basketball. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Judy Cabaniss Perrell; two daughters, Kelly Perrell of Charlotte and Paige Smith (Brian), of Cumming, Georgia; son, Charles "Pepper" Perrell II, of Charlotte, and two granddaughters, Caitlyn Perrell and Willa Raye Smith, as well as another grandchild due in January. Also surviving are two sisters, Gloria Burnette and Gale Jahn, as well as many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday, June 27th, at Central Church of God, 5301 Sardis Road, Charlotte. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Interment will be in Drexel Memorial Park, Drexel, NC, following the service. Memorials may be sent to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, A, 9771 Southern Pine Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, or Abba House Ministry, 6800 Dahlonega HWY, Cumming, GA 30028. The family would like to thank Dr. Greene, Dr. Fernette, Dr. Kamarer, Dr. Browne, Dr. Haki and the entire staff of 6th Tower for their care of Pepper. Also, special thanks to John and Karyn Love of Red Rocks Café.