Charles Harvard "Bud" Hartsfield

God answered his prayer and called his good and faithful servant "Bud" Hartsfield home to heaven at the age of 91. Preceding him in his passing are his parents H.W. "Ike" Hartsfield and Mable Younger Slocumb. Bud leaves behind a loving family, Carol Jones Hartsfield his wife of 67 years and brother Jerry (Jelly) Hartsfield. Bud and Carol's two children, daughter, Rhonda Hartsfield Deatherage (Joe) and son, Charles Hartsfield II (Sheila). Bud and Carol also have three grandchildren, Hartley Deatherage, Holton Deatherage and Lela Hartsfield Traylor (Bobby). 

Bud was a veteran of the Korean War. He served in the U.S. Navy as a gunners mate on a destroyer and was part of the task force that freed our troops in the Wonson Harbor battle. 

Serving in his church was also important to Bud. He was the Director of the 13 year old Sunday School Class for 30 years, as well as the Training Union Director, Young People's Director for 15 years and 10 years with the Young Married Class. Bud also served on the finance committee and as Trustee of the Church, Pastor Search Committee 4 times and was on the Board of Directors for 3 Evangelists. Bud and Carol were faithful members of First Baptist Center Point for over 60 years. 

He was a dedicated family man, and that included the family business American Printing Company where many of the family members could be found working through the years. His customers and employees all knew he was honest and a man of his word. Until the very end of his life he was telling people about Jesus in the hospital. 

We invite you to come to the celebration of his life and homecoming Thursday, December 5, 2024 with visitation from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm and the service from 12:00-1:00pm.

Memorials may be made to the VFW or Samaritan's Purse.