Charles "Corkey" Sallee, 90, of Russell Springs, KY died Monday, March 16, 2020 at Russell County Hospital. He was born April 9, 1929 in Taylor County, KY to the late Eslie & Flora Ruth Ford Sallee.
Mr. Sallee was a Veteran of the U.S. Army (Korean War). He worked at General Electric for 36 years in Louisville, KY, was a member of Union Barrack Ades for 25 years (stage hand), a Kentucky Colonel, and was a member of the Jamestown United Methodist Church. Mr. Sallee was the original "Girl Dad" - his most treasured accomplishment. He loved to tell a good joke and loved mowing the lawn on his John Deere.
SURVIVORS:
Wife of 69 years: Irma Mae Sallee
3 daughters: Terry (Dr. Rick) Miles; Martha Sallee; Patty (Eric) Grider
5 grandchildren: Casey (Jeremy) Lewis, Nick (Michelle) Miles, Sean (Lyndsay) Miles, Zach Grider, Taylor (Braxton) Mann
7 great grandchildren & "Annie" his dog
Graveside Service: 12:00pmCT on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
