Charles W. Beddow Sr.

BEDDOW, Charles W. Sr., of Chesterfield, passed away December 13, 2008. He was predeceased by his daughter, Lisa; he is survived by his wife, Linda; his son, Charles Jr.; his daughter, Dianne Crump (Mark); his adored grandchildren, Chelsea and Cameron Crump, Margaret and Christopher Beddow; his aunt, Frances Vesely; and several cousins. Charlie was a graduate of T.C. Williams School of Law, and practiced law in Chesterfield County for almost 43 years. He served as past president of the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Bar Association and Richmond Trial Lawyers. He was a retired major of the Virginia National Guard. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #161, and a past member of ACCA Temple Shrine's Directors' Staff. Charlie was an avid bass fisherman. In honor of Charlie and to support his belief that everyone should have an opportunity to fish, instead of flowers, please make donations to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, memo line, Piers for the Handicapped. Mail to Paralyzed Veterans Association, 11620 Busy St., Richmond, Va. 23236. A memorial service will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 18, at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.