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Charles Muir Obituary
PRINCESS ANNE — Charles L. Muir, 75, of here died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at home. Born in Oriole, he was the son of the late Leland S. Muir and Ruth Pusey Muir. Mr. Muir was the Somerset County treasurer. Mr. Muir was a member of St. Andrews Epsicopal Church in Princess Anne, where he served as a vestryman and member of the Finance Committee. A graduate of Salisbury State, Mr. Muir was a member of the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame and the Maryland State Softball Hall of Fame.
Mr Muir had also played for the Orioles Minor League Team and was a former Club Champion at Nassawango, Great Hope, Salisbury Elks and Greenhill Golf and Country clubs. Mr. Muir was a pilot and had flown for NASA and other Federal Security agencies.
He coached baseball, softball and golf at Salisbury University and served as an instructor to several female softball pitchers. Mr. Muir provided flight instruction, golf lessons and baseball and softball pitching lessons and was a math and science tutor to members of the community at no charge.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores Cooling Muir of Princess Anne; a son, Gregory C. Muir of Virginia Beach, Va.; three grandsons, Gregory Muir Jr. Nicholas Muir and Sean Muir; a sister, Elaine Tawes of Oriole; and three nephews and a niece.
A funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Princess Anne. The Rev. David Michaud will officiate. Friends may call Saturday evening from 6-8:30 at Hinman Funeral Home in Princess Anne. Interment will be in St. Andrews Episcopal Cemetery in Princess Anne.
Contributions may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church in memory of Charles Muir, 30513 Washington St., Princess Anne, Md. 21853 or St. Peters United Methodist Church, c/o Debbie Barnes, 12525 Eby Road, Princess Anne, Md. 21853.
To leave condolences for the family, please visit hinmanfuneralhome.com.
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December 14, 2012
i uphold mr charlie in the highest regard. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. i know mr. charlie is with all of his friends including my father.
sincerely
tana
Toni Lilliston-Gross
November 28, 2012
May God wrap his arms around your family during these difficult days.
Steve Pantalone
November 26, 2012
Always enjoyed flying with you, rest in peace my friend.
Carol Fisher
November 25, 2012
Charlie you will be truly missed you were always a friend to me and will never be forgotten. RIP Charlie. Now you and Danny can play ball up above.
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HAROLD "BOOGIE" AND RUTH WHITE
November 24, 2012
we share in your grief. charlie will
be missed by all. he was a great school
mate
Betsy Drewer
November 24, 2012
Elaine, I'm so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Myrtie Adkins
November 23, 2012
Dear Dee & Elaine,
My deepest sympathy to you in your loss of Charles. I'm sure you'll find much comfort in your fond memories and support from friends.
Gail Truitt
November 23, 2012
Praying for your peace and comfort in your loss and many good memories to console you in your loss.
with Love,
Scott Beach
November 23, 2012
GOD Bless you all and I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and friend and will certainly be missed.
Allen Muir
November 23, 2012
Delores and Elaine
Sorry for the loss of a friend and family member. Many fond memories of him and his family.
Jeffery Bennett
November 23, 2012
To the Muir family, my family and I are very sorry for your loss.
Henry Dale Wilson
November 23, 2012
Miss Dee and Gregg,I have you in my prayers.Charlie will be missed by many,but god will keep him and us on the right path.My deepest sorrow,Dale Wilson
Rev. Sonny Benton
November 23, 2012
To The Charles Muir Family....Sending along my prayers at this time of great loss for you and for our county.
Ken Heineken
November 23, 2012
Charles was a great guy who I will miss...we did a lot of flying and playing golf together..he was the greatest golf partner you could ever have. He was a lot of fun to be around. D I am really sorry to hear of Charles passing..
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