Charles Imlay

1937 - 2013

Charles Imlay obituary, 1937-2013, Zanesville, OH

BORN

1937

DIED

2013

Charles Imlay Obituary

Charles Imlay

ZANESVILLE: Charles Edward Imlay, 76, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville passed away at 2:10 PM, Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Autumn Healthcare in Zanesville following an extended illness.

Ed was born January 23, 1937 in Zanesville, the son of the late Loren E. and Blanche Mae Driggs Imlay.

He was a 1954 graduate of Crooksville High and school and a 1959 graduate of Marietta College. He was an electrical engineer and worked at RCA from 1962-1965 and Stancor Electronics, Inc. from 1959-1962.He retired from Cooper Power System after 31 years. Ed was a 50 year memeber of Grace United Methodist Church in Zanesville. He served on the West Muskingum Board of Education for four years and was a member the Zanesville Sports Car Club.

Ed is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marcia E. Nethers Imlay; his sons, Greg A. (Beth) Imlay of Apache Junction, Arizona and Philip E. Imlay of Zanesville; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Joseph Olson of Philo; his grandchildren, Brandie(Paul) DiCosmo, Rachelle Imlay and Clint Imlay,all of Arizona and Jourdan Imlay of Crooksville; great grandchildren, Briana and Paul DiCosmo; nephew, Anthony (Tunde) Olson of Florida, great nephew, Alex Olson, and brother-in-law Ronald Nethers of Zanesville.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Imlay; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Fred and Bessie Nethers, many cousins and friends.

Family and friends will be received at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 27 at GOEBEL FUNERAL HOME, 36 N. BUCKEYE ST., CROOKSVILLE. A memorial service and celebration of Ed's life will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev. Gay E. Blau officiating. Ed's cremains will be interred at Zanesville Memorial Park at a later date.

You may read the obituary, sign the Online Register Book and share a special memory with the family at www.goebelfuneralhome.com

Published by Times Recorder on Mar. 26, 2013.
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I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I just found out as I have been morning too. My Dad Bob passed Monday. Prayers, sympathy and hugs to you all.

March 29, 2013

To Helen and Joseph, Our deepest-sympathy of the passing of Charles.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.`Sam&Glenna Mitchell`,Philo.

Sam&Glenna Mitchell

March 28, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss - I enjoyed working with Ed at McGraw/Cooper - my prayers are with you along with sincere condolences.
Glenna Ahn

Glenna Ahn

March 27, 2013

Marcie & Phil I am praying for you both, I loved caring for my Ed. We become very close over the past six months, He will always hold a very special place in my heart....

Julie Wallace

March 26, 2013

Greg and family sorry to read of your dad passing. May he RIP.

Stephen Ingram

March 26, 2013

Marsha, I am so sorry to hear about Ed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Julie (Bowser) Spaulding

March 26, 2013

Marsha and boys,
I was sorry to read about Ed...you were one of the first families we met when moving to Zanesville in 1974. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

- Roseanne Diosi

March 26, 2013

Greg, Beth and family - so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.

Susan Lackney Maxwell

March 26, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I worked with Ed at McGraw Edison in Zanesville from 1974 - 1991 until I was transferred to Milwaukee by Cooper Power Systems. May our Lord bless your family and watch over his soul.

Sincerely yours,
Craig Colopy

Craig Colopy

March 26, 2013

Sorry to hear of Eds passing. Prayers for the family ! Paul Riley

March 26, 2013

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