Charles Wayne Alday, 73, of Acworth, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022. A funeral service will be held 2:00pm January 31 in the chapel of Collins Funeral Home with the Reverend Milton J. Knox officiating.  Mr. Alday was born in Bainbridge, GA and has lived in the Kennesaw/Acworth area since 1993.  He had a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, another in Philosophy, and an MBA.  He was a member of First Baptist Church Marietta.  Surviving are his sons Geoffrey (Jennifer) Alday of Franklin, TN, John Alday of Smyrna, GA; sister Sandra Benefield of Dahlonega, GA; brother David Alday of Macon, GA; grandchildren Olivia Alday and Logan Alday; and too many friends to count.  His wife Charlotte of 49 years predeceased him.  Mr. Alday was a devout Christian, a teacher, a singer, and a man who loved his family and friends.  He also loved music, philosophy, and traveling.  After working for Colonial Pipeline Company for 30 years (starting as a third shift operator), he retired from upper management and started his own consulting company, which is still thriving.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Fairview, TN, 7310 Overby Road, Fairview, TN 37062 or to Team Gleason at teamgleason.org .  The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service at 12:30 with the service to follow.  Collins Funeral Home 4947 North Main St. Acworth, GA 30101 770-974-3133.