A Life Story
Charles V. Edelen, passed away at his home in Savannah, GA with his husband, Brian Smith, by his side. Charles was born in Key West, FL to Dr. Charles M. Edelen and Emily Owen Edelen. The Edelens were longtime residents of Louisville, KY, and that is where Charles spent his youth. He grew up in the Catholic Church and followed it throughout his lifetime. After graduating high school, he went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree from Case University in Omaha, NE. Charles then had a fulfilling career in Retail Management working in such places as Tiffany & Co. and Neiman Marcus, relocating multiple times to different cities such as New York, NY, Houston, TX and Atlanta, GA. In 2013, Charles married his longtime companion Brian Smith. Their time together spanned 48 years. In addition to his husband, Brian, Charles leaves behind his beloved nieces, Polly Crawford, Winston Wyatt, Elizabeth Anderson, Campbell Lloyd, and Caroline Gates; and his beloved nephews, Barnett Edelen, Barnett English, and Sam English. A memorial service will be held on a future date at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, KY.