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Shawn posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
WRCB CHATTANOOGA (WRCB)- He was the strong, silent type, who mentored dozens of aspiring TV directors, master control technicians and camera operators. Charles Millirons Sr., one of Channel 3's longest-serving employees died Wednesday night at the age of 76. We knew him as "Charlie" from his 37-year career at WRCB, from 1960 until his retirement in 1997. Charlie and his wife Marjorie were involved in a two-vehicle accident on the evening of Sunday October 17 on Jenkins Road. Both were hospitalized with critical injuries, and spent several weeks in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Charlie could not recover from multiple fractures, a collapsed lung and other injuries. Marjorie, 78, passed away from her injuries, two days later on Friday morning. They were married 53 years. A Chattanooga Police Department spokesperson says the investigation is continuing into whether the driver of the other vehicle, a 16-year-old female, will be charged. The police report states that the young driver had veered into the Millirons' side of the road. 1997 retirement party When we said goodbye to Charlie in 1997, we honored him with a surprise party. Dozens of his colleagues, past and present, came to wish him well. They thanked him for teaching them how to direct live television, how to organize a film library, and how to run a studio camera. Those of us who work on the other side of the camera thanked him for making us look good, and for taking good care of our viewers for 37 years. He helped make the transition from our original studio on McCallie Avenue to our current facility on Whitehall Road. He was here when we made the long-awaited switch from black-and-white to color. He did it all with his ever-present unlit cigar, a smile, and a kind word. Life outside the studio Charlie also had a busy life and career outside the TV studios. He was an avid football fan, often seen cheering for the Mocs and the Crimson Tide. He and Marjorie raised a great family, still making a positive impact in Chattanooga's civic and religious communities. They ran a successful family daycare program, praised by parents and children alike. Among his proudest accomplishments was a program inspired by his work at East Ridge Church of Christ, where he was a deacon. For the past 33 years, he and Marjorie worked with students in Bible Correspondence courses. Keeping meticulous files, they graded the work of students from across the country in eight courses, celebrating their achievements, and as Charlie said, "making a difference in their lives." Tributes from colleagues and friends Tributes from Charlie's colleagues and friends have appeared on Facebook as news of his death spread. Bill Buchanan, a former WRCB production manager now in Texas wrote, "Charlie was a great guy with a wonderful attitude. The number of rookies who learned the ropes under his tutelage are in the hundreds if not thousands. He will be greatly missed." Former WRCB producer and webmaster Mike Andrews, now at UTC, wrote "Charlie was a class act and had great stories about the early days of Channel 3. He told me he had to direct a show live on Sundays, and he was the only one in Master Control. So how did control the camera, as well as the audio at the same time? He rigged a mop handle to reach the sound board!" Brenda Latham, a family friend wrote, "You just didn't get any better than Charlie Millirons. Our community has lost a great and very humble man." All of us in the WRCB family send our thoughts and prayers to the Millirons family in their time of loss.
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Dub Boggs posted a condolence
Monday, November 14, 2011
Times of old I'm so sorry to hear about Charles and Marjorie. In 1951 I played football with Charles, we both played tackle, neither of us weight enough to play on the line, but we did, sometimes after a game I would spent the night with Charles, we were good buddies in school. You have my sympathy and prayers.
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Pam (Fitzpatrick) Bradshaw & Gretchen Fitzpatrick posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2010
Chalk and Tim.. Mom and I would like to send our sympathy and condolenses you the both of you and the rest of your family. We will pray that God will lay his comforting and loving hands on youand give you comfort and peace....Pam (Fitzpatrick) Bradshaw and Gretchen Fitzpatrick
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Bill Jones posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2010
I worked with Charlie as a director / Tecnical Director at Channel 3 for 10 years. He was a good friend and a great mentor. I can never thank Charlie enough for his giving me a chance to enter back in the work-force at channel 3 after I returned from service in the Republic of Vietnam in 1970. Another supervisor I had at the time would not allow me to touch the switcher or audio board because he thought after Vietnam, I could not do the job because of being in a war zone and some of the experiences I may have gone through. It was an adjustment coming home and going back to my job at channel 3, but Charlie gave me a chance. One day he saw me just sitting in the control room, and said to me. "Take that switcher, you can do it." I owe a lot to Charlie and I am happy that I got the chance to tell him thank you at another Channel 3 retirement party in 2009. My condlences to the family. Charlie was a good man and he will certainly be missed.
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Beth Layne Dowling posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2010
Charles and Tim, My heart is saddened today after hearing about the passing of your precious parents. They were two incredible people who were always so very kind to me and my family and set such a great example for all those they came in contact with. Please know that my family and I will be praying for you and your families asking God to comfort you during this difficult time. Beth, Brian, Maggie, and Jack
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Roy & Mary McKinney, Krista and Karyn posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2010
We have been with you in prayer through all of this, so we know God has made no mistake. We all had such fun together back in the band days at BBS didn't we? We always thought your parents were so wise and kind to everyone. We will surely miss them and just want you to know we love you and know that you have made them proud! We will continue in prayer for all of you. Elizabeth and Sheila are so special--you are lucky to have them! Now they will be walking the streets of gold together. What a joy!
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Chuck and Karen Reece posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2010
Tim,Elizabeth,Charles and Sheila; We were so very saddened this morning to hear of your loss. We pray that God will surround you with many friends and loved ones to comfort you and help you to bear this sudden burden of grief and sadness. We also hope God will bless you with sweet memories and precious relationships, which will continue to reveal the joy of your parents' lives well into the future. God bless you all. With love and sympathy, Chuck and Karen Reece
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Kenneth Anderson posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2010
I will miss Charlie,he was a good man and great friend. I know i only got to see him twice a year at our Scottish Rite Reunion, but he always had a smile and a good outlook on life. I as others, I will miss him more than you can believe. Ken Anderson 32@ KCCH
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Glenda Thompson posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. Charlie was a wonderfully kind and gentle man. I so cherish his wisdom and guidance while learning to run camera and teleprompter at Channel 3. Charlie further gave sage advice and recommendations during my time as host of Trendz on 3. Thank you for sharing him with us. May God comfort you during your time of bereavement. Peace to you.
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Geri Mathis Gannaway posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2010
Charlie was such a sweet, smiling, supportive husband for Marjorie, her business, and their family. He had such an endearing spirit and tender touch in dealing with the children in their care. He was a wonderful servant of God and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. We are so sorry for your loss.
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Karyn McKinney Marvasti posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2010
Charles and Tim, I'm so sorry for your unimaginable loss. You both and your families are in my thoughts.
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