Charles Donnelly

Biography

Charles Donnelly came into the world in 1909 in Johnson City, Tennessee, at the dawn of a century that would bring both promise and hardship to the mountains of the Southeast. He faced the Great Depression with quiet resilience, taking on whatever work came to hand so he could support relatives while also finding time to laugh with friends after long hours.

Those who knew Charles remember a man whose steady presence recalled a simpler time, a neighbor always ready to lend a hand or share a story from the front porch. He passed in 1939, leaving behind a community that still cherishes the memory of his unassuming generosity.