Charles Philip "Charlie" Ahart

Charles Philip "Charlie" Ahart

Charles Philip "Charlie" Ahart, 86, of Spotsylvania passed away on May 4, 2025, at Spring Arbor Cottage in Fredericksburg. He was born on January 1, 1939, to the late Marian A. and Charles E. Ahart.

Charlie graduated from Seton Hall University in 1960 with a degree in Accounting. The following year, he joined the United States Navy and entered Officer's Candidate School, where he earned a Commission. He served honorably for three years aboard the USS Saratoga.

After completing his naval service, Charlie continued his commitment to public service by joining the FBI as a Special Agent. Over the course of a distinguished 29-year career, he rose to the position of Supervisory Special Agent before retiring in 1994.

Charlie was also a man of deep faith and community involvement. A devoted member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Spotsylvania, he was active in parish life, serving as a Knight of Columbus and singing in the church choir. Alongside his beloved wife, Ruby Annette Ahart, Charlie volunteered for many years with Habitat for Humanity, offering his time and energy to help others.

He was an avid runner who completed several marathons in his lifetime, a testament to his enduring spirit and discipline.

Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Ruby Annette Ahart; his children, Charles P. Ahart, Jr., Richard Ahart, Michael Ahart, Melanie McGrogan, Gregory Ahart, Suellen Theriault, Christopher Ahart, Kevin Ahart, and Danielle Nelson; grandchildren Zachary Ahart, Hannah Ahart, Ryan Ahart, Katie Ahart, Alex Ahart, Kyle Ahart, Liam Ahart, Eilis Ahart, Michaela Brown, Lily Bozue, Caroline McGrogan, Molly McGrogan, Mary McGrogan, Jack McGrogan, Juliana McGrogan, Amber Theriault, Tyler Theriault, Cole Theriault, Juliette Ahart, Olivia Ahart, Mateo Ahart, Braden Ahart, Max Ahart, Valentina Ahart, Lilah Ahart, Toby Nelson, and Lee Nelson; great-grandchildren Alanna, Lando, Colvin, and Adaline; and sisters Janice Russ and Susan Horton. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his beloved son, Matthew Ahart.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Covenant Funeral Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Quantico National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Charlie's memory to Mary's Shelter in Fredericksburg.

Online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com.