Charles (Charlie) Eugene Peal, 69, departed this life and slipped peacefully into eternal rest in God’s care on December 1, 2025. He was born on February 3, 1956, in Springfield, Ohio, a son of Clinton E. Peal Sr. and Joanne M. (Sanford) Peal.

Charlie was a member of the Second Baptist Church. Charlie was a graduate of South High School class of 1974. He then furthered his education at Garden City Community College and graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree. He was a prominent two-sport athlete at South High, where he excelled in football and basketball. He continued his football career as an offensive tackle at Indiana University and was drafted into the NFL by the Los Angeles Rams in 1978. His athletic career appears to have focused solely on football and basketball.

Charlie was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life, Dione Renee’ (Thomas) Peal. To his union Ashley Renee’ and Lindsey Nicole were born. Charlie leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 41 years, Dione Reee’ (Thomas) Peal; daughter, Lindsey Nicole Peal; two grandchildren, John C. Hill II and Ja’Khiya R. Hill; brother, Dr. Alan Darryl A. Peal; sister, Judith Peal; brother-in-law, Eric W. (Marchelle) Thomas, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Andrea E. Mitchell, Sharon (Baker) Peal and Regina Peal; two aunts, Peggy Searcy and Claret M. Belle; father-in-law, Arthur L. Thomas; nephews, Clinton E. Peal II, Randall Peal, Eric W. Thomas Jr., the son he never had, and John C. Hill son in love and Vaughn A. Stephens; nieces, Rachell Peal, Alicia Ayers, E’Chelle Stephens, Erica M. Thomas and LaNitra Thomas; special cousins, Douglas Worthington, Surely Worthington, Jeff Peal, Kimberly Flournoy, Kimberly Sanford, Geneva Sanford, Lori Sanford, and Walter Sanford, Jr.; honorary sister, Jennifer Johnson; special family friends, Cheretta Franklin, and Zuri Barton “NaNa”. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton E. Peal Sr. and Joanne M. (Sanford) Peal; his daughter. Ashley R. Peal; brother, Edward Lamar Peal, Esq; mothers-in-law, Marjorie L. Thomas, and Anita Thomas; uncles, Walter, David, Joe, and Johnny Stanford; aunt, Jenny Worthington and brother-in-law, Scott L. Thomas.

Visitation is Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon in St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Mulberry St. entrance. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.