Charles is now enjoying retirement life, he retired in 2019.  Charles Gilmer was a member of the Ott and Lee family for over 16 years. He is married to Dot Gilmer and they have 6 children, 7 great grandchildren and 2 great- great grandchildren. 

Charles is a member of Harperville Baptist Church and enjoys working in his shop and cooking in his new shop kitchen for his family, friends and church family. He also enjoys fishing and deer hunting. 

“The reason I chose this profession is because I have always felt it was something I would like to do. My father also had the same feelings. God has blessed me for 52 years in being able to serve families in their time of loss. I get a true blessing by helping a family during this time and have made a lot of friends through my work.”