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CHARLES W. RINKER Jr.

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CHARLES RINKER Obituary

CHARLES W. RINKER, JR.
Charles W. Rinker Jr. died Thursday evening January 8, 2015 at his home in Arlington, VA. He is survived by his wife Lora; three children, Matthew, Natalie, and Jeremy and their spouses; a sister, Patricia Hott of Boyce, VA; six grandchildren, and many other friends and family. Services will be held at Rock Spring Congregational UCC Church, Arlington on Sunday at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers please donate to organizations focused on low and moderate-income housing.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 17, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for CHARLES RINKER

17 Entries

January 19, 2015

Lora, the ceremony for Charles yesterday was so impressive. The remembrances of your children were wonderful and certainly a tribute to you and Charles.
Jim and Bette Richardson

Kimberly Henderson

January 17, 2015

To the Rinker Family, the DC affordable housing community shares in your loss. We honor Charlie's tremendous contributions and efforts to make affordable housing a reality for so many.

Sarah Lucas

January 17, 2015

Coming to visit won't be the same without Uncle Charles. We will all miss him so much. Love you, Aunt Lora!!

Jim Hershman

January 17, 2015

Lora, Charlie was the best, most moral person I ever encountered working in politics. I'll always be grateful for the help he gave me at a difficult time.
With sympathy from Deb and me,
Jim Hershman

Ellen Bartlett

January 15, 2015

Lora and family, all of us in Arlington's affordable housing community -- and that in DC, as well -- share your loss, for Charlie was "Mr. Affordable Housing." He was so many other things as well, especially to you, his beloved family, but through his establishment of so many organizations to help other people, he will always be remembered -- and missed.

Joyce Williams

January 15, 2015

Dear Matt, we were saddened to hear of your Dad's recent passing. We are so sorry for your entire family's incredible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your Mom, you, Stacy, Paige, Garrett, Natalie, Jeremy and the rest of your wonderful, loving family.
With deepest sympathies,
Joyce, Mark Dean and the Williams Family

Karen Kinney

January 14, 2015

Lora, I first met Charlie when I worked for the Church's Conference on Shelter and Housing back in the early 90's. I was so impressed with his passion for affordable housing and his concern for those who lived in substandard and unaffordable housing. He taught me so much. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Maralee Weeks

January 13, 2015

My dad Ralph was Buddy's cousin. He thought the world of Buddy and his family and always talked about the times spent together. My thoughts are with your family as you grieve the loss of your husband, dad, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to many.

Dudley Pierce

January 13, 2015

Lora, I was very saddened to hear of your loss. Charlie was a very good friend in high school. He will surely be missed by everyone who knew him. Peace be with you and your family.

Robert Button

January 13, 2015

Lora, please know that I have kept Charlie and you in my prayers since I first heard that he was ailing. He is resting from his labors. Some day I hope to tell you how he influenced my life during our high school years. May the Peace of Christ comfort you. Robert Button

George Lanahan

January 12, 2015

As a high school classmate and former friend of Charlie, I think I can speak for all of the Handley Class of "59 when I say he will be missed, but his memory will remain with us.

Laurice Kemp

January 12, 2015

Lora, My family and I are sadden for the lost of your beloved Charlie. He was a great man who believed that quality housing was not only for the rich, but for everyone. Dorothy, Yvonne, Anthony and I will for ever remember his kindness.
May peace be with Charlie and your family.

The Kemp family,

GEO & AMARYLISS DOVE

January 12, 2015

LORA,WE ALONG WITH OTHERS EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS,HE WAS AN ASSEST ON WINCHESTER IN MANY WAYS,BOY SCOUTS AND THE HANDLEY BAND AND MANY FRIENDS WILL MISS HIM,PEACE BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME

Jim McCaskill

January 12, 2015

Lora, I join all the others in expressing sympathy for your loss. Your loss is Arlington's loss as well as for decades he was important in so many ways to Arlington life.

January 11, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Patricia Bolen Hepler

January 11, 2015

Lora, I am so sorry for your loss. Charles was truly a wonderful person and will be missed by many.

Garnett Horner

January 11, 2015

Charlie was a high school classmate, church youth group friend and member, member of the high school band, high jumper, played basketball, and liked by all who knew him. He had an infectious laugh and smile. I will miss you Charlie.

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