Charles Richard Waugh Sr.

Charles Richard Waugh Sr. passed away peacefully at home in Ocala, Fla., on Monday, June 21, 2010. He was the son of the late Dan B. and Hazel Phipps Waugh. Charles grew up in Galax and graduated from McCallie in Chattanooga, Tenn., then attended Duke University and Bowling Green School of Commerce. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He returned to Galax where he and Carolyn lived until moving to Florida in 1985. Before his retirement Charles, along with his father and brother, operated a family business, Dan B. Waugh & Company in Galax. Charles was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Galax. He was a very caring and compassionate husband, father and grandfather. Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn Harris Waugh; two sons, Charles Richard, of Bristol, Va., and Laton Daniel, of Marion, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Kathy Spivey; and three granddaughters, Allison Paige, Katherine Grace, and Lindsey Nicole. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Nancee S. Waugh and Pat Harris; nieces, Laura Walters, Lynne Cook, and Pam Harris; and nephews, John Waugh, Rudy and Stewart Cook, and Henry and Mike Harris. He was predeceased by his brother, John Blair Waugh. Family and friends are invited to attend graveside services to be held 1 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2010, at Felts Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Walt Simmerman officiating. The family requests donations be made in his memory to Hospice of Marion County, 3231 SW 34th Ave., Ocala. Fla. 34478 or to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 445, Galax, Va. 24333. A guestbook is available at www.vaughanguynn.com