Rev. Charlie “Chuck” James Maclin

"The sun rises and sets, the river carves its path before merging with the sea-each fulfilling its course before fading. But for man, death comes without rhythm or reason, unbound by time or purpose. It does not wait for dreams to be realized or love to bloom. It moves unseen, in the hush of night and the brilliance of day. Yet, though its hand is cold, it cannot erase the warmth of memory or dim the light of a life well-lived.

Like the fragrance of a flower long after its petals fall, love endures beyond the grave."

On September 18, 1941, in Ripley, Tennessee, Rev. Charlie "Chuck" James Maclin was the second child born to the late William Henry and Ola Vaughan Maclin and reared in Halls, Tennessee. He was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 8, 2025, while under the care of Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.

Chuck was educated in the public schools of Halls, TN and often celebrated being a proud graduate of Halls Consolidated High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the US Army and served in Korea for two years.

During his stint in the Army, he studied at the University of Maryland and American University. After an honorable discharge, he attended and graduated from Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN and earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering. While employed by the City of Chicago, Chuck earned a Master of Science in Urban Development from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

After accepting Christ as his Savior at an early age in Ripley, Chuck was called into the ministry and studied theology at the Moody Bible School in Chicago. He completed his studies and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Memphis Theological Seminary in Tennessee. Chuck was ordained and licensed to preach under the late Rev.

Samuel Herring, Sr. of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Chuck served as an Associate Pastor at St. Paul. For several years, he served as Chaplain in the 84th Army Division of the US Army Reserve.

Chuck worked as both an architectural and structural engineer as well as a project manager in Illinois, Tennessee, California, Arizona, Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, and the US Virgin Islands and retired after 45 years.

Chuck was a member of the Prince Hall Masons in West Tennessee. After moving to Rock Hill in 1996, he was a faithful and active member of Mt. Prospect Baptist church. He served as an Associate Minister, member of the Men's Choir, and volunteered at the Manna House Food Pantry until his health began to decline. He was affiliated with the IBPOE Lodge #1318 and an active Life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated®, Eta Omicron Lambda Chapter.

Chuck was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, and three grandsons.

To cherish his memory, he leaves his loving wife of 34 years, Evelyn Chestenia Boykin and daughter Chelsea Evelyn Vaughan of the home. Also mourning his passing are his children David Ron McKenzie (Sherrilyn) of Chicago, IL; Ronnie Holmes of Schweinfurt, Germany; Valerie Baskerville of Oakland, TN; Charlie J. Maclin, II (Christine) of Edgewood, MD; Sharon Parker of Nashville, TN; Patricia Turner (Troy) of Atlanta, GA; and Charla Maclin of Huntsville, AL, 9 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Other family members mourning Chuck are his sisters, Mamie Maclin of Nashville, TN and Earline M. Kinsey (James) of Fayetteville, GA; his sisters-in-law Dorothy Maclin of Halls, TN and M. Fabretta McNeil (Artemeus) of Lithia, FL; his godson Whitney L. Cain (Connie), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other close relatives and friends.