Charles Eugene Mainer

Charles Eugene Mainer, 85, of Concord passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was born June 28, 1936 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Joseph Emmitt Mainer and Sadie McDaniel Mainer.  His father, J.E. Mainer Sr., and the Mountaineers are in the Bluegrass Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tenn.,Wilkesboro, and Kannapolis.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Carolyn Covington and Mary Hatley, brothers, J.E. Mainer, Jr., Earl Mainer and Glenn Mainer.

Charles worked at Cannon Mills for over 40 years until he retired. After that, he worked for Food Lion on Cabarrus Ave., Concord for a number of years. Charles enjoyed playing pool, throwing horseshoes, fishing and drag racing. He was a member of Concord Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Adam Jones. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday, Sept. 27th at Whitley’s Funeral Home.

Charles is survived by his wife of 57 years, Kay Alexander Mainer, daughters, Cherrie Mainer Stamey, Candy Mainer Cain, grandchildren, Charles Draper, Jessica Draper, Devin Smith and 5 great grandchildren.