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Charles Emmett Pledger, 78, of the Hasty Pond Community passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence. Charles was born August 21, 1942 in the Hasty Pond Community to the late E.T. and Neta Shelton Pledger. Charles was a lifelong resident of Hasty Pond where he attended Hasty Pond Baptist Church. He owned and operated Pledger Electric Heating & Cooling with over 30 years of service to his community and the surrounding area. He was always eager to help anybody with electrical, heating, and cooling, especially those that were in financial need. Charles enjoyed woodworking, fishing,...