Charles Franklin Pemberton

Published 11:38 am Friday, April 25, 2025

BOWLING GREEN — Charles Franklin Pemberton, 78, passed away on April 23 at his home. He was a son of the late Terry Walton Pemberton, Sr. and Mary Frances (Allen) Pemberton.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carroll Pemberton and Terry Walton “Ted” Pemberton Jr.

Charles is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy Jordan Pemberton; children, Jennifer Fields (Brandon) and Elizabeth Dreadin; grandchildren, Ellie Fields, Mason Fields, Charlie Dreadin and Walton Dreadin.

Charles graduated from College High School in Bowling Green. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1966, served 4 years and was honorably discharged in 1970. He went on to graduate from Western Kentucky University.

A Bowling Green native, Charles and Judy moved to Montgomery, AL in 1975 where they spent 23 years and later, Gallatin, TN where they spent 15 years before returning “home” to Bowling Green after retirement.

One of Charles’ favorite places to be was at the beach. He and Judy made a lot of great memories with their children and grandchildren on annual trips to the beach.

He was a dedicated fan of WKU Football and Basketball. He and Judy attended many games and often took the grandchildren as well. Charles looked forward to his weekly men’s Bible Study and greatly appreciated the relationships he cultivated there.

He was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for others, whether it was at church events or for family. His grandkids have fond memories of helping make “Poppop’s biscuits” for many family meals.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday April 28, 2025 at Johnson Vaughn Phelps Funeral Home with burial to follow in Bowling Green Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to service time on Monday. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hosparus.