Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:03 am

Reverend Dr. Charles Ray Street, age 85 of Bostic, died March 17, 2024.

He was born September 19, 1938, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Kenneth Tanner Street and Sally Odom Street.

Charles was a Charter Life Underwriter and Insurance Agent having founded the Charles R. Street Insurance Agency of which he served as President.

His first Pastorate was at Faith Baptist Church, and he went on to serve several churches in both North and South Carolina as well as being the founding Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Bostic. He holds both a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baptist College and a Ministerial Doctorate. He also holds an honorary degree for the Baptist College of Charleston.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Davis Street and his daughter, Deborah Lynn Street Allen.

Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Joy Street Hawkins and husband, Kelly of Forest City, his brother, Ronnie Street and wife, Anita of Rutherfordton, his sister, Brenda Street Terry of Shelby, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held March 21 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Chad Sisk, and Rev. Jonathan Lankford officiating.

Memorials may be made to Mission: Dignity/ GuideStone, PO Box 819109, Dallas, TX 75381-9957

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.