Charles was born to the union of Theodore and Rosie Lee Hollingsworth March 3, 1966. He was number 10 out of 15 kids.

He gave his life to Christ at an early age and grew up in United Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Sammie Rash where he served on the Usher Board.

He attended Eastside High School. He was a faithful member of Shiloh M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. James Miller until his death, He was a member of Flying Eagle Motorcycle Club.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister (Marilyn Sue Johnson) and brother (Freddie Hollingsworth).

He leaves to cherish his memories: "The Love of his Life" Shelia Blunt, 2 daughters: Charlette Washington of Lima, Ohio and Joyce (DaQuez) Jefferson of Aubrey, Texas; 3 sons: Charles (Ashley) Brooks of Memphis, TN, Djuante (Quanesha) James of Atlanta, GA, and Darrian (T'Neisha) James of Atlanta, Ga; 16 grandkids and 1 great grandchild; 9 sisters: Evonne (Talmadge) Davis, Mary Earl Hollingsworth, Delois (J.W.) Foster, Alice (Darron) Honorable, Janet Hollingsworth all of Cleveland, MS. Bettye Hollingsworth of Gulfport, MS and Janice (Joseph) Johnson of Biloxi, MS; 3 brothers: James Hollingsworth of Hattiesburg,MS, Bobby Hollingsworth of Cleveland, MS, Lonnie Dell Hollingsworth of Detroit, MI and a host of nieces and nephews.