In Remembrance of Charles Bollings

Charles Ballard Bollings (Chicken), age 55, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born December 12, 1964 and grew up in Redwood, VA. He was preceded in death by his Father, Ballard Maston Bollings.

Charles was a dedicated man of God who led his family in the same manner. He was a member of New Vision Baptist Church. He was a carpenter for many years and most recently served as Office Manager and Estimator for Creative Curbs. He graduated from Franklin County High School as an outstanding athlete and proud member of the class of 1983.  He was a dedicated member of Carpenters for Christ since 2002. Some of his proudest moments came during his tenure as a coach where he was able to teach, influence, and inspire young men both on and off the field. He was an extremely proud and successful Sandlot Football Coach where he completed his career with 3 Super Bowl victories in 4 years and a 42-4 overall record. He was an equally passionate pageant and cheer dad. He enjoyed his time outdoors with family, hunting, fishing, and announcing for Franklin County sporting events. Charles will always be remembered as a loving Husband, a gracious Father, a playful Brother, an adored Son, and a joyful Papi.

He is survived by his loving wife, best friend, and soulmate of 33 years, Carolyn Bollings, his treasured sons Brandon (Melia), Ryan (Stephanie), Nick, and his precious daughter Alexis Faith (Punkee), His mother Norene Bollings, Step-Mother Brenda Bollings, Father-In-Law Perry Holland, Sister Lisa Altice, step sisters Kathy (John) Marshall and Dyan (Sergio) Pacheco, Grand-children Reid, Sawyer, Elsie Chitwood, and Brayden Goodman, along with numerous nieces and nephews.