Charlie Frank Gould, 87, a resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his residence, with his loving family by his side.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church (267 Metcalf Street, Cottonwood, AL 36320) with Reverend Karl Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at New Harmony Freewill Baptist Church, with Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m., prior to the service.
Charlie was born on March 28, 1937, in Harlingen, Texas to the late Orrie Lee & Cecile (Pressley) Gould. He spent his early life there, and was a graduate of Carroll High School in Harlingen. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and proudly served four years. Charlie spent 20 years in the Oil Industry, working as a purchasing agent for Integrity Industries in Kingsville, Texas. Outside of work, Charlie was actively involved with the Kingsville Lodge #943, serving as a Master Mason, and past Master of the Lodge. His community involvment also led him to serve with the Al Amin Shrine Temple of Corpus Christi, Texas as a Shriner, and a Shriner Clown. Charlie lived in Texas for 35 years with his wife, Barbara, before they relocated back to Cottonwood in 2009. He was member of Calvary Baptist Church of Cottonwood.
He is preceded by his parents; a brother, Jack Lee Gould; a sister, Bettye (Gould) Robertson; and a special sister-in-law, Shirley Tindell.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Gould of Cottonwood; his brother-in-law, Earl Tindell of Cottonwood; his sister-in-law, Opal Westbrook (Mike) of Blountstown, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers, Ron Stewart, Michael Stewart, Joey Stewart, Chris Stewart, Josh Adams, and Lucas Tindell.
Serving as honorary pallbearers, Don Stewart and Bobby Stewart.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Vitas Hospice for the love and care shown to their loved one during this very difficult time.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
