CHARLES WALTER PARTRIDGE, JR., age 72, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Monday, September 18, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.  Mr. Partridge was born in Keene Valley, New York on December 19, 1950, to the late Charles Walter Partridge, Sr. and Audrey Miner Partridge Brown.  He was a Christian.  Mr. Partridge was employed for approximately 23 years with the Nestl'e Food Company in New York as a Production Operator before becoming disabled.  Mr. Partridge relocated to Estill Springs in 2015.  He enjoyed rebuilding antique cars and attending car shows.  His hobbies also including hunting, riding ATV's and spending time at his camp. He could be described as a "prankster" and enjoyed laughing, making people laugh and having fun.  He will be remembered as everyone's "go to guy".

He is survived by his wife, of 45 years, Becky Partridge of Estill Springs, cousins; Cindy Konu and husband, Elmer of New Haven, NY, Linda Klein and husband, John of Flag Staff, AZ, Nancy McCoy and husband, Joe of Ithaca, NY, and Bobby Laware of Plattsburg, NY, Brother in laws, Ron and Mary Kocher of Fulton, NY, Richard and Marie Kocher of Mexico, NY, Roger and Liane Kocher of Oswego, NY, sister in laws Ruthie Jordan of Oak Hill, FL, Royanne Swich of Hendersonville, NC, Rachel Henrys of Winchester, TN, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Compasus Hospice, 1805 N. Jackson Street, Suite 11, Tullahoma, Tn., 37388.

It was Mr. Partridge's wishes that he be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.