Charles Franklin, “Chuck” to family and friends, was born July 20, 1935 in Troy, a son of the late Earle and Nellie (Spencer) Rolison. A graduate of Troy High School, Chuck also graduated from Jean Summers Business School in Elmira before enlisting in the U.S. Army. On August 17, 1958, he married the former Arlene Isaacs in Canton. Chuck was controller/general manager and sales person for Lemoncelli Tire Co. before they combined with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. He worked as a traveling manager for Firestone in the southern tier of New York State for many years. Following his retirement, Chuck worked out of his home as a self-employed accountant until the time of his death.
He was a member of Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church and most recently attended Southside Alliance Church in Elmira, NY. Chuck was very civic minded and active in his community.