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Obituary For Charles Franklin Dwight
MR. CHARLES FRANKLIN DWIGHT – Age 82, of Dalton, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his residence. He was born on December 27, 1943 to the late Bessie Mae Barrett Dwight and William McKinley Dwight, Sr. Mr. Dwight was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was Honorably Discharged. He was preceded by his sister, Wanda Dwight, brothers, Alvin Barrett, Walter, Robert, Ernest, William McKinley, Jr., Ashier, Dwight, daughter, Minister Cynthia Taylor, and son, Clarence “Buster” Gainor.
Precious loving memories will remain with his loving and devoted wife of fifty-two years, Lily Mae “Ann” Dwight; sons, Chris (Tina) Barrett, Minister Bernard (Minister Vicki) Gee, Minister Leland Asa Dwight, daughter, Denise (Joel) Wilson; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Catherine Rogers, Elnora James, Katie Gainor, Minister Elaine (James) Green, Sheila Clark; brothers-in-law, George (Shirley) Gainor, Pastor Charles Michael (Florence) Gainor, Rev. Guy Keith Gainor; nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family; special friend, Lenny Williams, and other friends.
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11:00 A. M. at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel, 2011 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, Georgia with Rev. Guy Keith Gainor as Eulogist and Elder Windell Smith as Presider. His remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Thursday after 12:00 noon until the funeral hour. Interment with Full Military Rites will be at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee at 2:00 P. M. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
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Add A CondolenceYou will truly be missed. You always welcomed us with open arms. You never treated us different. You always made us feel like family. You really showed me what unconditional love was towards people over the years. Sending prayers. Love Connie, Brendon, and MaKayla and Elijah
Sending prayers and love to all the family, Ryan & Chasta Walton Raheem Baker and summer Walton..
To the bereaved family, We offer our sincerest condolences to you all. We love you, and we pray that God continues to keep His hedge of protection around you all during this time. Take comfort in the passage 2 Timothy Chapter 4, verse 7 (KJV); it reads: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
LORD JESUS, PLEASE KEEP US NEAR THE CROSS!!! ✝️ ✝️ ✝️ Pastor Louise Young Harris and the Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family, extend our deepest heartfelt condolences, love, peace, comfort, and prayers to Sister Lily Mae "Ann" Dwight, Chris (Tina) Barrett, Minister Bernard (Minister Vicki) Gee, Minister Leland Asa Dwight, Denise (Joel) Wilson; grand. great, great great grandchildren; and the extended Gainor Dwight family, friends, associates, and others during your time of sorrow and bereavement.
Please know that we, Queen Chapel, mourn with you; and we are PRAYING that the peace of GOD, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through CHRIST JESUS." Philippians 4:7
The late Brother Charles Franklin Dwight presence on this side of Heaven... gone, but never forgotten... will deeply be missed. But, while he rest in the arms of JESUS, his precious loving memories will live in the hearts of all who loved and knew him. 🌹🕊️🌹🕊️🌹🙏 💗✝️ THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERD! Pastor Louise Young Harris, Reverend Dr. Terry Owens, Elder Patrick Beasley, and the Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family, Kingston, Georgia
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
Too Minister Gee. Love and Prayer to you and Family. GFG
Praying for the Dwight Family. Ralph Whitener Children
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To Ministers Bernard and Vicki Gee, and to the family we send our love to you all. Our prayers are with you and the comfort of the Holy Spirit be with you at this time. We are here for you. From Pastor David and First Lady Aretha Thomas and the CFC Family.
My sweet buddy, I will miss you and cherished having you as a friend. Love you Lily and keeping you and the family in my prayers. Gay Ann
My father was a great man who loved unconditional. He lived through my life and I carry his teachings with me daily. I miss you Daddy and love you with every single breath I take I will carry your legacy...
Charles is going to be missed here on Earth, but I know he is celebrating in Heaven with no pain and spending time with His Heavenly Father. Prayers for sweet Ann and all the family. Love you all ❤️🙏🏻
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