Charles E. Nearn, 90, of Germantown, TN, formerly Pensacola, FL passed away Monday, April 25, 2022.

Charles was born on November 10, 1931, in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Memphis Catholic High School, class of 1949, graduated from Christian Brothers College, class of 1951, and obtained his Juris Doctorate from Southern Law University, class of 1955. He was elected to serve as judge of General Sessions Division 4 in 1965. He was then appointed to Part 2 of Chancery Court in 1971. In 1974 he was appointed to the Western Section of the Tennessee Court of Appeals where he served and was Presiding Judge until his retirement in 1986. He was awarded Alumnus of the Year Christian Brothers College in 1976, and he was also a member of the Board of Trustees for the College. His hobbies included sailing, where he was a member of the Pensacola Yacht Club.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred C. Nearn and Lena DiCarlo Nearn; a brother, Alfred C. Nearn, Jr.; as well as a son, Charles E. Nearn, Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis Elgin Nearn; three children, Angeline Garbuzinski (Johnny), Christopher Nearn (Christi), and Michael Nearn (Debbie); as well as seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

A Rosary will be prayed at 10:00am with a Memorial Mass to begin at 10:30am Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 8151 Poplar Ave., Germantown, TN 38138.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ave Maria Home, 2795 Charles Bryan Rd., Bartlett, TN 38134.