Charles is native of Due West, is married to Kathy Scott Strawhorn. The have two children, Tami and Daniel Strawhorn, and a grandson, Sawyer Strawhorn. Charles graduated from Dixie High School, Tri-County Tech, and Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta.

Charles is a member and deacon of the Honea Path First Baptist Church, Past President of the Honea Path Lions Club, and a member of the Honea Path Civitan Club.