Charles Edward Chisam, Sr., age 74, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at his residence. Preceded in death by parents, Bernice and Bessie Chisam; brothers, Charles Brian, James, Robert, Bill, John and Rosevelt, and nephew David Chisam. Survived by his wife, Shirley Lake Chisam; children, John (Kim) Chisam, McMinnville, TN, Leah (Bobby) Edwards, Rock Island, TN, Kenny (Angela) Chisam, Laura (John) Moore, and Mary Ellen (Leonel) Rodriguez all of McMinnville, TN; grandchildren, Dustin Chisam, Kevin Curtis, Bella Scott, Casey Edwards, Krista and Kaylee Chisam, Melodie and Bradley Sanders, Wiley and Shelby Moore, LaNae and Brooke Hodge, Axle and Allen Rodriguez and two great-grandchildren, Jordan Sanders and Jathon Hanner. Mr. Chisam was a member of First Assembly of God. Visitation will be on Monday, January 1, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 2, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at High Funeral Home, McMinnville, TN. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at High Funeral Home, McMinnville, TN. Interment to follow at Old Bybee Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dustin Chisam, Kevin Curtis, Bradley Sanders, Alan Rodriguez, Axle Rodriguez, and Jordan Sanders. Online condolences may be made at murfreesborofuneralhome.com or highfuneralhome.com. Murfreesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Services (615)896-2229 and High Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.