Mr. Charles Holley Midgley Jr.
March 2, 1948 – September 11, 2024
Mr. Charles Holley Midgley Jr., age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his residence in Mentone, AL.
He was born in Gadsden, AL on March 2, 1948 to Charles Holley Midgley Sr. & Jeanne Shepard Midgley.
He is survived by:
Son: Charles Holley “Chas” Midgley IV of Gaithersburg, MD
Granddaughter: Carter Holley Midgley
Brother: Charles Shepard Midgley (Cheryl) of Gadsden, AL
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Funeral
Date of Funeral: November 3, 2024
Funeral Location: Desoto State Park's Mountain Inn Restaurant (7104 Desoto Parkway, NE Fort Payne, AL 35967)
Funeral Time: Celebration of Life that will be known as "Holleyday" at 3:00 PM CST
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Sad to hear about Holley.
Thinking of you.
RL
Thinking of you.
RL
Sad to hear about Holley.
Thinking of you.
RL
Thinking of you.
RL
We all missed you at Men's Breakfast at The Lodge this morning Holley. Your chair remained empty and a glass of Diet-Pepsi was was placed there for you. Was there a sip missing by the time we all moved on? I sure hope so my friend.
Hearing about Holley sent me back to my young teen years and one of my first crushes. He invited me to a dance and to have lunch at his home on Hollywood Road which was so lovely as was his mother who was such a gracious hostess. A sweet memory. ❤️
So sorry to hear of Holleys passing and will be praying for his children.
Lee McCartney…..Gadsden Alabama
So sorry to hear of Holleys passing and will be praying for his children.
Lee McCartney…..Gadsden Alabama
Fly high Holley. You will be missed by so many. The world was definitely a better place because you were a part of it! My condolences to your family.
Sad to hear about Holley.
Just thinking about you.
RL
Just thinking about you.
RL
Holley will be missed dearly. He was always a true friend to me. Prayers for all his family and loved ones. 💗
If one would set out to discover the treasure, culture, and history of Mentone -- one would not go far without meeting him, because his hand has touched so much in so many ways. Holley Midgley has been our "chronicler." Never have I known a person more accomplished, intellectually curious and determined. Community activist, historian, river explorer, publisher, lover of life and fishing buddy. Our "man for all seasons." We will miss you, Holley.
Friends with Holley and his entire family since childhood. Thoughts and prayers for the family. R.I.P. .
Friends with Holley and his entire family since childhood. Thoughts and prayers for the family. R.I.P. .
I’ve known of the Shepherd/Midgley family at Mentone & Moon Lake all my life. Mentone has lost a little bit of its JOY in losing Holley. Family, I grieve with you.
Holley was, as Chris likes put it, a gentleman and a scholar. His good nature brightened the room when he entered, and his good sense helped our community and its citizens flourish. A dear friend and neighbor to so many of us, he will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.
Holley was a true friend, I miss him so.
We miss Holley so much already. He was a dear friend to me and to Don, and I so enjoyed working with him at the library.
He was bright, funny, and full of life. He could take a challenging situation and turn it around with his own unique diplomacy - a mix of humor, respect, and bluntness when called for.
Nobody loved Mentone more. "We live in Paradise," he'd say. Yes, we do, and it won't be the same without Holley.
He was bright, funny, and full of life. He could take a challenging situation and turn it around with his own unique diplomacy - a mix of humor, respect, and bluntness when called for.
Nobody loved Mentone more. "We live in Paradise," he'd say. Yes, we do, and it won't be the same without Holley.
Remembering Holley from a class we shared in high school and sending sympathy to Shep and Cheryl. David and I were in class with Shep and Cheryl was a fine actress in our drama class. Praying your tears become smiles in the weeks ahead as you remember your brother.
Remembering Holley from a class we shared in high school and sending sympathy to Shep and Cheryl. David and I were in class with Shep and Cheryl was a fine actress in our drama class. Praying your tears become smiles in the weeks ahead as you remember your brother.
Holley is one of the most generous people I've known. He shared his joy in living with so many of us. When I was in treatment for cancer, he brought me ice cream and helped me laugh. He is my friend, and I will miss him deeply.
His booming voice, his big heart, his sense of humor, his service to the community, his positive attitude, his love of learning, adventure, history, rivers, Moon Lake, friends, family, Mentone and life itself, are but a few of Holley's most endearing qualities. While the grief of losing Holley is overwhelming right now, the gratitude for having known and loved him and the sweet memories of the good times shared, will sustain me and all of us who were blessed to be part of his life. To Shep, Chas and Carter, the man loved you three deeply, as I know you know, and I send my sincere condolences to you.
Holley was my friend. He made me smile. He helped when I had a flat tire. He laughed at my boogie woogie aphids. I will miss him sorely.
Holley was such a great guy! He will certainly be missed.