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Charles Kinker Obituary
Titusville, FL
Charles 'Charlie' Lester Kinker, 84, passed away March 13, 2015. He was born August 13, 1930, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late Lester and Effie Kinker. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Charlie was employed as an electrician over the years at Detroit Steel and Goodyear Atomic Plant in Ohio, Bendix (BSI), Rockwell International, Lockheed-Martin and United Space Alliance at the Kennedy Space Center. He was active in many organizations serving as Shop Steward, Organizer and Retiree Coordinator for the IAM Union; Committee Leader for Brevard County Democratic Executive Committee; Chairman of Trustees for the FL Alliance of Retired Americans; and as Brevard County Delegate for the Florida Department of National Elections. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Azan Temple and Scottish Rite.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leila Kinker. Survivors include son, Larry David Kinker; daughter, Ellen Sue Bridges; son, Charles Kinker; grandchildren, Tommy, Travis and Tyler Bridges; and sister, Judy Quillen.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Indian River City United Methodist Church in Titusville.
Online condolences may be shared at www.northbrevardfuneralhome.com.
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Ray and Catherine Noxsel
November 23, 2015
We just found out that charlie has passed away and are so sorry. He was a classmate in Ohio and a good friend to us. Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Cindy Jarvis
March 23, 2015
Ellen, Larry, and Chuck: I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. God Bless You All!
Kris Tate
March 22, 2015
You do not know me, but I was Susie and Jim's Fugate' s nephew. I am from Merritt Island. I have heard stories of your mom and dad most of my life from Jim and Susie when they would visit us or vice versa and from Jim's emails. I met your parents once.I am very sorry for the loss of your dad.
Kenny Pyles
March 19, 2015
Ellen and Larry,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. As difficult as it is, remember, He is in a better place, yet he left you a lifetime of memories.
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