Mr. Elmo Johnson Charles, age 85, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was born in Gilmer County, GA, on July 22, 1935, to the late James Hershel Charles and Minnie Lee Langley Charles. Elmo was a member of Damascus Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army, in the Korean War. After serving in the Army, he worked for the Tennessee Chemical Company for many years. Later, he worked as an HVAC Technician. He is also preceded in death by his late wife, Opal Sue Stiles Charles; and siblings, Buell Charles, Virginia Smith, Georgia Ann Hyde, Kermit Charles, and William Charles. Elmo is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John Wesley and Jennifer Hope Charles of Hendersonville, TN; granddaughters, Autumn MacKenzie Thomas and Bethany Meagan Charles; siblings, Jewel Charles and Claudavee Charles; sister-in-law, Carol Beach; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Ray Queen officiating. Interment followed in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Brian Contardi officiating. Full military honors were provided by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Jackie Morgan, Dink Lanning, Terry Verner, Trevor Jordan, Mark Young, and Drew Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Ricky Beach, Randy Beach, Wayne Stover, Alan Chancey, and James Lanning. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Wednesday, January 20, 2021 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel Wednesday, January 20, 2021 1:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions