Charles Thomas Brigham

Charles T. Brigham, age 91, of Canton, GA passed away Tuesday, March 09, 2021 at Heritage Hospice. Charles was born in 1929 in South Georgia where his love of farming, hunting, and forestry began. He graduated from The University of Georgia in 1950, was drafted into the army and served in Korea, and then started his poultry business in Canton, Georgia. He was very active in the community, funding Kenny Askew Park, and starting the very first "Midget Football" league. Combining his love of UGA and football, he attended almost every UGA football game for over sixty-five years. He was also very passionate about raising and showing horses, something that he enjoyed doing well into his eighties. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Sunday, March 14, 2021, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Dr. George Anderson, and officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 14, 2021, at South Canton Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by, Parents: Thomas Duncan and Vannie Perry Brigham, Wife: Martha Merritt Brigham, Brother: John Brigham, Sister: Mary Brigham Crawford Survivors include: Daughter - Cathy Brigham Conway Son - Chris (Cheryl) Brigham Daughter - Stacy (Tim) Bailey Grandchildren - Mandy,Kristin, Katie, Zach, Brigham, Bryson, Brett and Braden Great Grand Children - George and Rylan Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and other Family also survive. In lieu of flowers Donations are to be made to the Alzheimers Association in his Memory. ( www.act.alz.org/donate) South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com