Charles Earle Hailstock was born on October 28, 1941, in Laurens, SC. He transitioned on May 25, 2026.

Charles was a beloved brother, uncle, friend and devoted church member. He will be missed by those who knew him.

A celebration of Charles' life will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Maple Springs Baptist Church, located at 4131 Belt Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The service will livestream on the Facebook page of Maple Springs Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles' name to the Capital Area Food Bank, a United Way organization, at https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org