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Charles Green Obituary
GREEN II
ASHEVILLE - Charles "Charlie" Congraves Green II, of Asheville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at his home.
Surviving is his loving wife, Maggie Turnbull; daughters, Meghann Turnbull and husband, Justin, and Kauleen Turnbull, all of Asheville, Brandy Turnbull of Portland, Ore., Raven Herrington and husband, Joshua, of Miami, Fla.; brother, David Green and wife, Cindy, of Allison Park, Pa.; sisters, Mary Hafenbrack and husband, Jeff, of Ohio and Lisanne Gross and husband, Jay, of Kileen, Texas; and a wonderful grandson, Jack Turnbull.
No services will be held at this time.
Donations in his honor may be made to the Western North Carolina Nature Center, P.O. Box 19151, Asheville, NC 28815.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ashevilleareaalternative.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Green
Chip Bridges
January 7, 2020
I miss you and still have your old desert tortoise. You always said it would outlive us all!
Dennis Uhrig
January 5, 2020
Miss you my friend ! ! ! !
Cullen Green
January 28, 2012
I will miss you uncle Charlie. My wrestling season is for you this year.
Betsie Matesic Walter
January 22, 2012
To Maggie and your family, I extend my sincere sympathies and hope you have many happy and fun memories to bring you comfort and peace. I'm sure you brought much happiness and joy to Charlie during your life together. To Mary, Lisa, and David and your families, I send much love and hugs. Even though the years have gone by, I feel like I saw you just yesterday. I'm grateful for the memories of our times together. Charlie was special as are all you Greens. With much love, Betsie
January 19, 2012
Love and Light to Maggie and the family during this time. I feel so grateful to have met Charlie and he will hold a place of love and grace in my heart always. What a gift. Susan Binkley, Secret Spa Asheville
Roman Fletcher
January 16, 2012
I'm sad your gone Charlie. We will miss you dearly. Glad we got to hang out a bit last August. You were one of the best "shelled warriors".
Chip Bridges
January 13, 2012
Charlie touched countless lives (human and herp!), and I will always fondly remember him. His contribution to children through educational programs will be felt for generations. I miss ya, bud.
Eric Carlson
January 12, 2012
To Charlie and all those who loved him: I will miss your presence at work and your great sense of humor. Talking to you in the morning always helped me start my day off with a smile. We have all lost a very good person. My condolences to Maggie and family.
Eric
Pat Lance
January 12, 2012
I'm very sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. He was such a giving person with a big heart. His family is in my prayers.
January 12, 2012
"In the end we will conserve only what we love.
We will love only what we understand.
We will understand only what we are taught.”
"Centuries from now it will not matter about the house we lived in or how much money we made in a lifetime...
But the world may be better because we helped some of the Great Spirit's little animals on this earth during our time here."
Charlie...
These are two quotes that are appropriate for your life. You were the Number One Animal Educator in our mountains and I'll miss you,my friend.
Steve Longenecker
Carlton Burke
January 12, 2012
Charlie's passing is indeed a sad thing and I want to extend my sympathy to his family. Charlie was always there over the years anytime I needed help or advice concerning turtles and other reptiles. His educational efforts and presence in the Ashevillle community and beyond has been a major influence on many people both young and old. I'm sure he has inspired many people with his life-long dedication to the animal kingdom.
Jerry Reynolds
January 12, 2012
Charlie, we are going to miss you dearly. I think that many turtles are shedding a tear now. My deepest condolences to your family and friends.
Ellen Williams
January 12, 2012
Charlie and family: Charlie, I will miss your smiling face, humor, compassion, and plain old humanness. The world is a more dismal place due to your absence.
Bob Morgan
January 12, 2012
Charlie was a truly wonderful human being. I'm grateful for the opportunity to know and work with him. Maggie and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robbie Matesic
January 12, 2012
To Charlie's Family, My entire family, parents too, loved and still love the Green's, as if they were our family too from childhood. I just want you to let you know how very happy we are that Charlie was such a wonderful part of our growing up. He's one of the most special people ever on earth. We send you all our deep and heartfelt sorrow. Lots of love to you each. Robbie Matesic, on behalf of the Matesic Family
Ramona Harris
January 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Maggie and her family, as well as Charlie's family and friends. I always felt he lived his life to the fullest. He was an inspiration and will certainly be missed.
David Mifsud
January 11, 2012
Charlie,
You were a great friend, advocate, and mentor. You have helped shape the person I am today and I thank you for that. The world was better because you were in it. I love you my friend.
Amy Campbell
January 11, 2012
Susie, and family, I am so profoundly sorry for your loss. All of my prayers go out to you and your family.
Shane Cook
January 11, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Charlie was a good friend. I hope I can honor his memory at the Nature Center and in the Community by educating to preserve reptiles and amphibians.
Dennis Uhrig
January 11, 2012
Charlie I'm sure going to miss you as will all your turtle friends!
Christopher Calfo
January 11, 2012
You lived. You laughed. You loved. You brought many things to many people in your life. I could only aspire to be half the man you were. I still tell people about Helga's starring role in the Ninja Turtles II movie.
ms.BETTY curtis
January 11, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Charlie the Turtle Man will always be in our hearts.Asbury preschool.
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