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Charles Erwin Obituary
Charles Ben Erwin, 81, of Bolivia, passed away on July 29, 2019.
Born in Waynesville on June 17, 1938, he was a son of the late Charles and Bessie Singleton Erwin. He was retired from the Mundy Construction Company. In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Erwin; sisters, Frances Messer, Lillian Messer, Wanda Reese and Susie Bell; a brother, Everette Erwin; and a son, Roger Dale Erwin.
He was a member of the Pine View Church in Wilmington. Ben will be remembered as a man of faith who loved being with people. One of his favorite quotes is "Keep Looking Up!"
Survivors include two daughters, Tammy E. Simmons and Selena Erwin; two sons, Ronnie Erwin, Marty Erwin and wife Jennifer; a brother, Billy Erwin; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2019, in the White Funeral & Cremation Service, Bolivia/Supply Chapel. Burial will follow in the Cape Fear Memorial Park.
The family held visitation on Wednesday, July 31, from 6 until 8 p.m. at White Funeral Service, Bolivia Supply Chapel.
The family requests with gratitude that donations be made in his name to the Pine View Church, 202 Flemington Road, Wilmington, N.C. 28401
"I love you. The Lord loves you. If you live right, you'll be in Heaven with me someday," Mr. Ben Erwin.
Online condolences are encouraged and may be offered at www.whitefuneralservicesupply.com
White Funeral & Cremation Service, Bolivia/Supply Chapel.
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Sheri Osteen
August 3, 2019
BEN...what a precious soul! He loved Jesus and was faithful. He traveled many years with the drama "I Dreamed I Searched Heaven For You" and led many souls to the Lord. I am blessed to have known him and I will see you in Heaven Brother Ben! My prayers and love are with you Selena and your family
Jan Arthur
July 31, 2019
The last time Ben was in the hospital we talked about JESUS..He definitely knew HIM and wanted his children to know JESUS..I am so sorry for your loss Selena,Ronnie,and his other children..I am sure you will miss him greatly..
victoria wade
July 31, 2019
THANK YOU BEN FOR ALWAYS LIFTING ME UP WHEN LIFE WANTED TO TAKE ME DOWN . EVERY DAY YOU MADE SURE ME AND BOBBY KNEW WE HAD A TRUE FRIEND IN YOU, AND YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO HELP US BOTH WITH WHAT EVER RUFF PATCHES OF LIFE WE WERE GOING THROUGH!THANKS ISN'T ENOUGH TO EXSPRESS OUR CRADITUDE .OH HOW YOU LOVED YOU'R EVERYDAY 2 HOUR WALKS AND YOUR TRIPS TO WALMART JUST TO TELL EVERYONE ( HAS ANY TOLD YOU TODAY THEY LOVE YOU SOME SAY YES SOME SAY NO AND YOUR RESPONCE WAS "I LOVE YOU AND SO DOES JESUS) YOUR A TRUE KIND HUMAN THAT TOUCHED SO MANY IN SUCH A POSITIVE WAY AND WILL BE WRITTEN FOR EVER IN PEOPLE'S HEARTS! OH BY THE WAY YOUR ( DANCING IN THE SKY ) I'VE NOW RECIVED MY MANSION IN HEAVEN AMEN.
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