Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Home of Scott County - Weber City
Weber City, Virginia
May 11, 1947 – Dec 20, 2023
Kingsport, TN – Charles W. Flanary – age 76
Charles W. Flanary, 76 of Kingsport, TN was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Charles was born in Coeburn, VA to the late Howard P. Flanary and Elizabeth K. Flanary. He graduated from Dungannon High School in 1965 where he was a standout basketball player scoring 1,000 points. He was a disabled veteran of the Vietnam War and was drafted to the Army in 1967. Charles loved his country and was proud to serve in Vietnam where he received 3 Bronze Star Medals for Valor, 2 Purple Hearts for wounds he received in action and also received the Combat Infantryman Badge. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post #4933, DAV Bristol #39, Vietnam Veterans of America and the American Legion Post #145. After his tour and service to his country, Charles returned home and worked 20 years as a surveyor for several companies. He was also the Sanitation Manager for the City of Bristol and retired from there after 7 years.
Other than his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Flanary; sister, Bobbie Farmer; brothers-in-law, Don Farmer and Joe Meade.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Reba Kaye Flanary; daughters, Angela Zwick and husband John, Mary Beth Still and husband David; son Charles Flanary, Jr.; granddaughters, Kaitlin Kaiser, Lauren Urbani and Jaiden Flanary; great granddaughter, Kalli Kaiser; great grandsons, Donny Zwick and Kamden Kaiser; sisters, Betty Salyer and husband Myron and Margaret Meade; brother Johnny Flanary and wife Jayne; sister-in-law, Barbara Flanary; along with many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 Noon in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joe Kern officiating. Pallbearers will be Logan Dade, Brad Speaks, Cole Speaks, Mason Speaks, Rodney Urbani and Darrell Meade. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Speaks, David Still, Joe Greene. A military graveside service will be conducted at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Military Honors provided by V.F.W. Boone Dam Post #4933 honor guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to V.F.W. 4933 Boone Dam, 830 Minga Rd., Kingsport, TN 37663.
Condolences may be made to the family online by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Charles W. Flanary.
Read MoreYou were a good friend Chuck... you will be greatly missed. I will make sure that your memory lives on at 4933.
Jeff Harmon
January 03, 2024 | Friend
My heart is with the family today even though I could not be there. May you find peace and comfort.
Jane Cantrell Brookman
December 28, 2023 | Rocky Mount, VA | Friend
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Alicia and Ashley
December 28, 2023 | Glade Spring, VA
Reba, I was sadden to hear about the passing of my old friend Chuck. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time Reba Kaye. Alan
Alan Osborne
December 27, 2023 | Nickelsville, VA | Friend
As a boss and a great friend he will be missed.
Wayne Ferguson
December 26, 2023 | Bristol, TN | Friend
My deepest condolences to you, Mary Beth and your entire family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that memories and good times will be solace for your grief.
Janie Hines
December 23, 2023 | Kingsport, TN | Coworker
