Charles Defore Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Charles Defore of Rocky Face, Georgia, born in Chatsworth, Georgia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 31, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leona Crook Defore and James Riley; his stepmother Lillian Henson Defore; his granddaughter Mary Katherine Wingfield; and his son-in-law Leon Sackett.
He is survived by: his wife Katherine Bryant Defore; his children, Angela Sackett, Pam Chasteen (Jackie), James Randall Wingfield of Rocky Face and Randall Defore (Deborah) of Dawnville, Georgia; his brother Wibre Defore of Tunnel Hill, Georgia; his grandchildren, Larry Robin, Jada Chasteen, Matthew Wade Smith, James Oswin, Lucinda Wingfield, Mindy, David Brown, Joseph Defore, Matthew Defore, Zachary Smith, Brooke, Jake Phillips, Katelan, Henson Gibbs, Kaleigh Little and Cole Little; his great grandchildren, Vaylor Grace Gibbs, Ledger Gibbs, Morgan Gibbs, Hudson, Jake Phillips, Nova Wingfield and Buford Wingfield; his close friends, Pete, Yoland Reed of Tunnel Hill, Reverend Clifford and Carol Chambers of Rocky Face, Georgia; and his niece Sally Labrand of Dalton, Georgia. He is also survived by several other nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
