Charles Harrison Proffitt, age 61, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Watauga Medical Center.

He was born August 27, 1960 in Watauga County, a son of the late Baxter William and Geneva Bell Main Proffitt. As a mechanic, he loved to work on automobiles and lawnmowers.

In addition to his father and mother he was preceded in death by his brother, David Baxter Proffitt; his parental grandparents, Henry Harrison and Margaret Mary "Mae" Proffitt; and maternal grandparents, Charlie James and Clemmie Elizabeth Riddle Main.

He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Richardson of Boone; his son, Charles Michael Proffitt of Milton, Florida; one granddaughter, Kayle Sessions; three grandsons, Hunter Richardson, Carson Proffitt, and Grayson Proffitt; four sisters, Julia Ann Owenby, of Kingsport, TN; Margaret DesRoches of Morristown, TN; Barbara Blood and husband, Larry, and Martha Gail Proffitt, of Mount Airy, NC; and his beloved dog, "Lillie".

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 5:00 PM at Hopewell Community Church Cemetery. Pastor Mike Barefoot will officiate.

Online condolences may be sent to the Proffitt family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.