Charles Leroy Beatty was born on July 29, 1952, to the late Floyd and Ruby Mae Adams Beatty. He departed this life on June 9, 2025. Charles accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend N.P. Johnson.

He was a proud graduate of Jasper High School, Class of 1971. After graduation, Charles immediately entered the workforce and held various positions. He served as a foreman for Owens-Illinois for several years and was most notably known for his long-standing dedication to Auto Salon in Jasper, where he worked until his health began to decline.

Charles had a gift of gab and was well known for his storytelling and ability to make people laugh. He also had an undying love for the Dallas Cowboys.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Ruby Mae Beatty; his son, Chaddrick Adams Beatty; and his siblings, Margie Riley (James), Ronald Beatty, Sr. (Eliza), Floydester Carter (Tommy Lee), and Margaret Wiggins.

Charles leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Jackie Williams Beatty; three sons, Carlos Beatty (Madelyn) of Spring, TX, Cornelius Beatty of Jasper, TX, and Cantrell David Beatty of Dallas, TX; sister, Linda Collins (Clinton Jr.), and brother, Joe Beatty, both of Jasper, TX; along with a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.