Charlie Fugate, 90 years old of Milwaulkee, Wisconsin passed away July 4, 2025.
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He was born on June 27, 1935 and was the son of the late Joseph and Callie Fugate of Hardshell, Ky. He was preceded in death by sister, Vergie Woolum of Hazard, Ky.
He was survived by Brenda Stevens, (special friend and companion ) of Wisconsin; three sons, Joseph (Joe) Fugate (Silvia), Jack Fugate (Heidi) and Greg Fugate of Chicago, Illinois; three brothers, James Fugate (Julie), Bloomingdale, Illinois, Jesse Fugate (Marilyn), Hardshell, Ky, and George Fugate (Leslie), Campton, Ky; two sisters, Maxine Conner, St. Charles, Illinois and Charlotte Faulkner (Sam), Jackson, Ky; grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Charlie left Kentucky at the age of 15 and went to Chicago where he began working at a manufacturing company until his retirement. He loved playing his guitar, banjo and singing Bluegrass music.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12:00 at the Caney Creek Mennonite Church in Hardshell, Kentucky with Pastor Tommy Miller leading the service.
This obituary is courtesy of Breathitt Funeral Home.
