Charles Thomas Dover

Charles Thomas Dover, beloved husband, daddy and brother, went home to be with Lord on September 22, 2026 at the age of 95.

During his two-year illness he was surrounded by family and is survived by many family members, including his three daughters; Cynthia Dover Dempsey (Guy, deceased), Sharon Dover Dysart and Juanice Dover Kilgo (Mickey), his six grandchildren; Dr. Blake Dempsey (Marisa), Neill Dempsey (Samantha), April Dysart Crenshaw (Adam), Brandi Dysart Payne (Nathan), Michael Kilgo and Katie Kilgo Bailey (Isaac) and his 11 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind five sisters, two brothers and their spouses; Gene Dover (Unni), Betty Dover Morris (Joe Morris, deceased), Joy Dover Poteet (Don Poteet, deceased), Marjorie Stansel (Leon) and Sue Dover Lochridge (Walter), Patricia Dover (Eddie Myrick, deceased) and Tony Dover (Diana Dover, deceased). His surviving brother-in-laws are; Edward Colston (Mary) and Douglas Colston (Margie, deceased).

Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife, Genevia Ladelle Dover (Colston), his parents, Solomon T. Dover, Ruby Lee Pell Dover, one brother, Mac. E. Dover, and his sister and brother-in-law, Nannie Sue Millard and Jim Millard.

Charles and Ladelle attended and graduated from Taylorsville High School together in 1948. The couple continued dating for two and half years before marrying in December of 1950. In 1951, Charles joined the Marines Corps and the couple relocated to Washington, DC. Upon completion of his Marine Corp service, they moved to Douglas County, where Charles attended college at Georgia State University and graduated with a BS degree in accounting. Over the years he worked in data processing and accounting for Sears, Hartford Insurance Company, Amberlite Aluminum, Philadelphia Carpets, Lawtex Industries, Spring Mills and Floyd County. He was an excellent programmer, gardener and friend. During their 11 years in Douglas County, they had 3 daughters. In 1966, the couple fulfilled their dream to return back to Bartow County by buying a farm near Cassville, where they lived ever since. Charles’ hobbies of gardening and raising beautiful plants and flowers kept him busy well into retirement.

Funeral services are scheduled at the Owens Funeral Home Chapel with his grandson, Dr. Blake Dempsey officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 to 12:00 pm for visitation, with services at noon. Burial will follow at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Neill Dempsey, Adam Crenshaw, Nathan Payne, Michael Kilgo, Blake Dempsey and John Lochridge.

The family would like to thank Affinis hospice, Town Park Nursing Home CNA’s and Nurses for their care and special thanks to Patsy Dover and Marjorie Stansel for devoting and loving care for their brother.