Charlie Joe Dugger, age 91, of Lewis County, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on December 5, 2025. He was born on December 25, 1933, in Maury County to the late Robert L. Dugger and Aline Alexander Dugger.

On May 1, 1955, Charlie married the love of his life, Marian Massey Dugger, and together they built a beautiful life rooted in faith, family, and simple joys. A proud United States Air Force veteran, Charlie carried his sense of duty and dedication into his working years. He was employed with Detroit Diesel and Lewis Products before later retiring from Stauffer.

Charlie and Marian spent many happy years camping and traveling together, making memories that became family treasures. At home, Charlie enjoyed woodworking and making baskets—crafts that reflected his steady hands and patient spirit.

He is survived by his children, Charlie J. Dugger, Jr., Amanda Kay Henley (David), and Terri Lynn Hinson (Randy); grandchildren, Dasha Lowery (Shane), Nathan Henley (Ciara), Erin Hinson (Michelle), and Brianna Hadley (Ty); and great-grandchildren, Andon Lowery, Abree Lowery, Brantley Hinson, Maylee Hadley, Blaine Bowen, Avilee Hinson, Maddyn Hadley, and Hutton Henley. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Ann Baker of Hohenwald, and his brother, John Dugger (Linda) of Mt. Pleasant.

In addition to his parents, Charlie was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy, Lee, Rayburn, Richard, and Odell Dugger.

Visitation with the Dugger family will be on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of McDonald Funeral Home. Charlie will be laid to rest beside his wife, Marian, at Downey Cemetery, Hohenwald, TN.

McDonald Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Dugger family.