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Charles Downing "Chuck" Kincannon
1942 - 2025
BORN
1942
DIED
2025
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Charles Kincannon Obituary
March 8, 1942 - September 22, 2025
Charles Downing "Chuck" Kincannon peacefully passed away on September 22, 2025, at his home in Cape Charles, VA. Chuck was born on March 8, 1942, in Louisa County, VA, to Roy Kincannon and Mattie Downing Kincannon. He is also survived by wife, Susan "Susie" Kincannon; son, Steve Houchens (Lili); daughter, Laurie Ball (Chris); granddaughters, Ruby, Elliott, and Camille Houchens. He is survived by sisters, Katrine Crow, Linda Dawson, Cathy Barber, and Elaine Nipper; brother, Darrell Stevens; best friends, Wilson and Deana Cropp, and their family; as well as beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Chuck is preceded in death by brothers, Bill Kincannon and Mark Kincannon; and his Godson, Warner Cropp. Chuck, Susie, family, and wonderful friends share many memories in Cape Charles and Charlottesville.
Chuck's early years were spent in Louisa County, VA, on Spring Valley Farm. His high school years were in Melbourne, FL. He returned to VA for college and made Charlottesville his home for the next 60 years. Chuck was a real estate broker and developer with many successful projects, both small and large, across Virginia. He gave his time and resources to several charities and especially loved working with kids in the Pop Warner football league in Charlottesville.
Chuck loved the outdoors – boating, hunting, fishing, motorcycling, his dogs, driving slow in his big SUVs, and an avid fan of UVA sports. Chuck's "toys" were shared by all. He celebrated the accomplishments and passions of others and was especially proud of his granddaughters.
Chuck's love for the Chesapeake Bay, the Eastern Shore, and the Tidewater area is in his blood. His grandfather served as a harbor boat inspector in Hampton Roads. Chuck and family became a part of the Cape Charles landscape, enjoying life on the Bay, renovating houses, and making it his permanent residence in 2018.
The family will celebrate Chuck in a private ceremony in Cape Charles. A gathering of family and friends will also be in Charlottesville in November.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, VA.
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Bill Leatherman
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Chuck was my roommate at Ferrum College during the early '60's. A wonderful friendship and I saw Chuck on several occasions post college. My condolences to the family.
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