Charles E. Maples, a longtime pastor and hospice chaplain, died Jan. 14 of COVID-19 complications. He was 86.
Maples served as a faithful minister of the gospel for more than 60 years. During his long ministry, he served as pastor of 25 churches in five states and multiple Baptist associations in Alabama. At the time of his death, he was pastor of Mountain Home Baptist Church, Moulton. He was also a hospice chaplain for 16 years.
Maples was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Peggy; son, Timothy; and daughter, Mary Ruth. He is survived by his daughters, Charlene and Marcia; son, Jeff; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
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