Charles Andrew Till

Charles Andrew Till, 80, of Watkinsville, GA, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2021. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Andrew and Berneice Parramore Till, and his brother, Donald Ray Till.

Charles grew up in St. Augustine, FL, and graduated from Ketterlinus High School in 1959.  He later graduated from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Georgia in 1966. His professional career began with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA, and he retired after a distinguished career as a geologist with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

In 1975, Charles married Nancy Jean Skelton and they recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary in September. In addition to devoted husband, he was a devoted Christian. Charles was a longtime member of Christian Life Worship Center in Athens, GA.  His services to the church included deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and choir director for many years.

Surviving members of his family are his spouse, Nancy Skelton Till; daughter, Julie Till (Kelly) Patterson of Watkinsville; son, Chad Andrew (Lacy) Till of Augusta; sister, Patricia Ann Till of Winterville; grandchildren, Abbi Patterson, Aubrey Patterson, Ayden Patterson and Sutton Till.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at Christian Life Worship Center, 125 Kathwood Drive, Athens, GA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Handicap Access Project at Christian Life Worship Center by mail or online through the following link: https://app.easytithe.com/app/giving/clwcathens . Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com