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1931
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2019
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Charlie Felts Obituary
He was born in Carroll County to the late Thomas Rastus and Lula Jones Felts.
Survivors include his wife, Dea B. Felts of the home; son, Allen Felts of Hillsville; daughter-in-law, Laurie Felts; sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Dan Williams of Galax; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews .
A funeral will be held on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with Chaplin Roger Neitzke officiating. Burial will follow in Independence Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Hillsville VFW Grover King Post 1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, July 18, 2019, from 6 until 8 p.m.
A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com.
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel is serving the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Charlie Felts
Mark Raynes
July 20, 2019
Melvin you will be missed. I am grateful for the time we shared.
Harley & Frances Felts
July 17, 2019
Melvin you will be missed.Great musician, Great man
Marsha Todd
July 17, 2019
Thoughts and prayers for the entire family.
Bob,Sue Taylor
July 17, 2019
A fine man and good banjo player. We'll miss him. To Dea, take care.
Ron Hall
July 16, 2019
Melvin was a great guy and a good friend. I will always treasure the times we played music together. Dea, my deepest sympathy. I will miss him.
ray jennings
July 16, 2019
comrade felts.thank you for your service to this country.you knew that freedom is not free.there is a price.ray Jennings,two tours,combat,wounded ,disable,vietnam veteran.
Rose Felts Martin
July 16, 2019
Melvin was a great man I remember the family reunions and how he would show videos of him playing music such an outstanding man.
Fly high Melvin.
God Bless the family and friends.
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Jul
18
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel - Hillsville1035 N Main St. PO Box 145, Hillsville, VA 24343
Jul
19
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel - Hillsville1035 N Main St. PO Box 145, Hillsville, VA 24343
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