Reverend Charles Douglas Lutz, 85, of Manitou, KY went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on October 26, 1938, in Manitou, KY, to the late Lola B. Harris Lutz and Douglas Lutz. Charles has been a reverend since 1975 at several places including Yankeetown, IN, Jackson, MO, Madisonville, KY, Carters Chapel where he was a member, and Little Zion in Dixon, KY. He also preached many revivals including one at an Oklahoma Indian Mission. He enjoyed horseback riding, motorcycle riding, talking on the CB radio, and farming. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-seven years, Hilda Duncan Lutz; daughter, Pam (Dwayne) Hammack of Manitou; son, Jason (Stephanie) Lutz of Madisonville; grandchildren, Kendra Martin, Shawn Hammack, Garrett Lutz, and Drew Bennett; great-grandchildren, Davin, Mariah, Addy, and Logan; brother, Dennis (Dorothy) Lutz; and nephew, Nathan Lutz.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Bro. Jay Campbell officiating. Burial to follow at Concord Cemetery in Manitou.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Jason Lutz, Garrett Lutz, Shawn Hammack, Dennis Lutz, Nathan Lutz, and Dane Duncan. Honorary pallbearer is Davin Pendley.