Charles was the second child born to Charles and Frances Afflick in Memphis, Tenn., and was raised in Blytheville. He graduated from Kemper Military Academy in Booneville, Mo. After graduating from Kemper, he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He served his county with honor in the United States Air Force. After serving his country, he returned to Blytheville where he was a lifelong farmer. In 1949, he married the love of his life, Carter Boatwright in Danville, Vir. Together they had three children, Carter, Charles III and Sally. Charles was an avid sportsman and always excelled in whatever sport he played. He enjoyed fishing, playing racquetball and he loved playing tennis with Carter. They took great joy in meeting new people on their numerous travel adventures.
