Charles R. Headrick

Charles R. Headrick, 87, of Maryville passed away early Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Wears Valley, then moved to Blount County in his early childhood. He grew up in the Maryville area and graduated from Maryville High School. He played football for both The University of Tennessee and Maryville College. He also served in the US Army where he played football in the military league. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty Nell Hitch, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage shortly before she died in 2014.
Charlie was a lifelong Blount County businessman and developer. Some of his developments included Top of World Community, Big Valley Motel and Campground, Midland Shopping Center, and Fairview Heights, and that just lists of few of his many projects. He was also very active in the family business of running Wallace Hills golf course. Charlie was raised in the First Methodist Church of Maryville and transferred his membership once married to Betty Nell to Fairview United Methodist Church where he was an active member for the last 67 years. Charlie showed his support to all Maryville High School athletics by regularly attending sporting events throughout his life.
Charlie’s true love was his family. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Roy and Stella Headrick, his brother, Olin Headrick, his wife, Betty Nell Hitch Headrick. and his in-laws Robert “Pete” and Kathleen Hitch and brother-in-law, Bobby Hitch (Laverne).
He is survived by his three children and spouses – Hal and Leanita Headrick, Jan and Eric Herzbrun, Larry and Susan Headrick; six grandchildren – Lee Herzbrun, Taylor Headrick (Amanda), Alicia Darnell (Jason), Bo Headrick (Dori), Jake Headrick, and Lauren Headrick; his sister, Erma Lee Glasow (The Late Rev. Carl Glascow); sister-in-law, Eleanor “Butch” Greene (Ben); Great granddaughter, Emerson Darnell and many nieces and nephews.
The Celebration of Life Service will be held at Smithview Pavilion on Wednesday, June 24th at 7:00 PM. Immediately following the service, the family will visit with friends. Charlie was loved by so many and will be remembered as one who lived life joyfully. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sparkplug Scholarship Fund at Fairview United Methodist Church.