Charles Lee Viverette, 83, of Pensacola, died March 14, 2015 at Covenant Hospice. Charles was born and reared in Union, MS, where he graduated from high school. He served in the Coast Guard before earning his bachelor's degree from Mississippi State University. Charles taught school before becoming a junior college administrator, and earned a master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a doctoral degree from Auburn University. In addition to his educational pursuits, Charles enjoyed driving any type of vehicle and worked both as a truck-line terminal manager and truck driver during his career. He also loved flying and earned a private pilot's license. He had a fun-loving nature, was quick witted and liked to tease his friends. He also enjoyed card games, dominoes and jigsaw puzzles. Charles was a Christian and a devoted member of Gadsden Street United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Intergenerational Sunday School class and served on numerous committees. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dixie Fleming Viverette; daughter and son-in-law, Leigh and Gaius Grantham of DeFuniak Springs. Other survivors include siblings, Bettye Cobb of Warner Robins, GA, Vonda Clower of Madison, MS and Kent Viverette (Francine) of Ridgeland, MS; sister-in-law, Donice Tisdale and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.