Charles R. Birdsong, Sr., 77, of Memphis, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2014 at his home, He was retired from the Navy and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Mr. Birdsong was a loving husband, dad, and granddaddy and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Jean Birdsong; children, Becky, Chuck, Steven; and four grandchildren, Megan, Casey, Cody,and Chuck, III. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 13th at Forest Hill Funeral Home East with family receiving friends an hour prior and interment following. Forest Hill Funeral Home East 901-382-1000