Charles Lee Montgomery

1923 – 2021

Charles Lee Montgomery, 97, died January 30, 2021 at his residence in Danville. He was born October 7, 1923 in Danville, the son of the late Herbert Lee Montgomery and Ruth May Montgomery. Charles was a United States Army Veteran who served as Staff Sergeant during World War II. He worked at Vogue Rattan Manufacturing in Lexington for many years. Charles was a UK Wildcat fan who enjoyed visiting his family, hunting and fishing, and taking rides down the backroads. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife Iberta B. Montgomery; his sisters Anna Frances Montgomery Leathers, Flossie Cheatham, and Mildred Davis; his brothers R.C. Montgomery, G.T. Montgomery, Eugene Montgomery and Edward Montgomery. He is survived by his brother Donnie (Jean) Montgomery; his favorite niece and caretaker Patricia (Tim) Gulley; several nieces and nephews; and a great nephew Lee Gulley, who he loved like a grandson. Public visitation will be held from 11 – 1 pm, Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Stith Funeral Home, in Danville. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm. Rev Brad King will officiate. The service will be available for livestream on the Stith Funeral Home Facebook page. He will be buried in Danville Memorial Gardens. The online guestbook and our Hugs from Home program are available at www.stithcares.com.