Charles Elmer Sessions

December 10, 2025

Charles E. Sessions (84) passed away peacefully in his home on December 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife of 64 years, his children and family. Today, he is celebrating in the arms of Jesus. Charles’ testimony is a life well lived, centered in Christ, and in his love for family. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on January 13, 1941, to the late Hamilton and Exie Belle Sessions. He was one of nine children and grew up working in construction with his father and brothers.

He married the love of his life, Elizabeth, in 1961 in Pace Assembly of God Church, where they were members for over 50 years, and later became members of First Assembly of God in Pensacola. Together they raised three children, Greg, and twins Ken & Kim. Charles loved the Lord with all his heart, and he put Christ first in his life and in his home. He was devoted to his church, church family, and the missions of Rev. Avon Fowler and Rev. Ralph Roberts. He was baptized in the Jordon River in Israel by the Rev. Glyn Lowery in 1985, as they followed the footsteps of Jesus through the holy land.

Charles, a long-time and multi-generational resident of Pace, Florida worked at Pace Lumber Company when he and Elizabeth were married, making just $40 per week. He went on to work at Whitney Motors, Bob Salter Automotive and Monsanto. In 1979, he opened A&A Motors on Highway 90 in Pace. His career was centered around automobiles; he loved classic cars and was meticulous about restoration and engines. Though his passion was cars, Charles was a renaissance man, as he could do or fix anything. He always had side jobs working on houses, real estate, going across country to pick up classic cars, and serving his community and church. He was recognized as the inaugural Pace Pioneer by the Pace Chamber of Commerce in 2004 for his contributions to his hometown. Charles was the epitome of hard work and did whatever it took to provide for his family.

Charles also loved hunting, fishing, and traveling. He and his father-in-law traveled to Lemon Dam, Colorado to hunt elk for over 20 years in a row; and Charles and Elizabeth were always fishing and camping and took their young family throughout the USA. Then, after retirement, Charles and Elizabeth traveled in a motorhome caravan with dear family and friends for many years, with Alaska being their favorite destination.

Charles E. Sessions had a life well lived. He was richly blessed, and his fervent daily prayer was answered as God’s goodness and mercy followed him all the days of his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Hamilton and Exie Belle Sessions; in-laws, Allen M. Fowler and Lois Davies; his brothers, James Thomas (JT), and Winston Sessions; sister, Laquita Hollingsworth; and brothers-in-laws, Allen Lynn Fowler, and Gerald Stephens.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elizabeth, who has cared for him with deep and abiding love through his long battle with Parkinsons Disease. His children, Greg (Terri) Sessions, Kim (Greg) Brown, and Ken Sessions. Two grandchildren, Chloe (Josh) Lynam and Brandon (Autumn) Sessions; two step-grandchildren, Greg (Jennifer) Brown and Kirsten (Dan Marzano) Brown; and great-grandchildren. His brother and sisters, Jerry (Rita) Sessions, Glenda Stephens, Sandra (Fred) Kirkland, Sharon (Archie) Collum, Margaret Grubb; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Pensacola First Assembly of God, 4301 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32503, with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. Reverends Glyn Lowery, Ralph Roberts, and Lee Tate officiating. Interment will follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery. Charles will be accompanied by friends with classic cars to his final resting place.

Pallbearers are Charles’ dear friends, William Askew, Harry Harris, Eddie Knowles, Kelly Pardue, Ray White, and Roy White; and his grandsons, Brandon Sessions and Josh Lynam.

Lewis Funeral Home, Milton, is entrusted with arrangements.

We wish to extend special thanks to University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB) department of Neurology and Emerald Coast Hospice for their care of our beloved.

Jesus said, I am the resurrection, and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. John 11:25-26

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries