POQUOSON - Charles Edward Grube, 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He was born and raised in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, the oldest son of Ervin and Doris Grube. After graduation from high School, Charles enlisted in the Air Force, serving with honor and pride. After his military service, he graduated from the Air Traffic Control Academy in Oklahoma City, and attended Clayton College in Georgia. He worked as an air traffic controller at the Atlanta Airport, and then at the air traffic control center in Hampton, Georgia for fifteen years. In 1981, he moved his family to Poquoson to work as an airspace manager with the Tactical Air Command at Langley Air Force Base, where he rounded out his career of over forty years in 2000. Charles was a charter member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, Yorktown, which he faithfully attended until limited by infirmity. He was always a willing participant in all sorts of activities benefiting our schools and community in general. He was a solid, proud American who loved his God, family and country. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, and two siblings, Ken and Robert Grube. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Haydee; his sister, Betty; two sons, Chad and Erick; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 7th at 11 a.m., at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church by Dr. Michael T. Condrey.
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Charlie had a lot of friends when he lived on Lake Talmadge and worked at the FAA Centger in Hampton. I was lucky to have him as a friend. He was fun to work with and we will all miss him........Our thoughts and prayers go out to Charlie's family.
September 7, 2013
HAYDEE: pEASE ACCEPT MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY IN YOUR LOSS. I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. GOD'S BLESSING AND SERENITY.
ETHELWYN WORNOM
September 6, 2013
I remember Charles when working as a trainee in group 1. He was always happy.
He helped me out quite a bit
(AB)
Alan L. Bessey
September 6, 2013
Remembering out trip to your home when we went to the air show, oh so many years ago.
Jimmy Estes
September 6, 2013
Sending my most sincere condolence to Charlie's family. Charles and I were friends when we worked as air traffic controllers at Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center in Hampton, Georgia back in the l960's and 70's. Very sorry to read about his death. Benn Bradsher
September 6, 2013
Mrs. Grube and Family, Sorry about the passing of Mr.Grube. I will keep you and your family in prayer.
Colicchio Ferguson-Merritt (P2)
September 5, 2013
I am so sorry for your lost I loved him he was a wonderful person who loved and was so proud of his family.I will be out of town this weekend but please know you will be in my prayers.Haydee you did a wonderful job in his care.
Love to all Mary Ferguson.
September 5, 2013
Haydee you and the boys are in our prayers, you are and always will be family, Via Con Dios Charles.
Dick and Gerry laBarre
September 5, 2013
Dear Chad, We are so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mr. and Mrs. Earley
September 5, 2013
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