Charles C. Orton

Charles C. Orton, age 80, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg, TN.  He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, retired member of Laborers' Local #386 where he was a former executive board member, and a member of County Line Church of Christ. Mr. Orton was also a recipient of the Century Farm Award.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ornie and Vernon Martin Orton; his wife, Willene Staggs Orton; and one sister, Carol Bundrant.

He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Garland (Eric) and Dr. Elaine McFarland (Mac), both of Lawrenceburg, TN; three sons, Johnny Orton (Shannon) of Houston County, TN, Nathan Orton (Tabitha) of Murfreesboro, TN, and Dr. Charles Brandon Orton (Andrea) of Oak Ridge, TN; seven grandchildren, Bridget Gray, Heather Dunnivant, Siera Cathey, Triana Orton, Jacqueline Orton, Violet Orton, and Charlotte Orton; and six great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Neal Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Saturday, April 16, 2022, with Darrell Maggard and Justin Warren officiating.  Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.  

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