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Charles Wethington Obituary

WETHINGTON, CHARLES W. "CHUCK," 82, passed away Friday, December 10, 2010 at home.

Chuck was born in Huntington, WV, and was a retired employee of Columbia Gas Co. He also worked 17 years at Wal-Mart. A graduate of St. Joseph's High School in Huntington and Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC, he served in the Army and was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and the 3-M Club; he volunteered at Baptist Hospital East and was a former member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Leo Covert, Martha (Marty) Cooper and Mildred Lynn; and a grandson, Damien Wethington.

Survivors include his wife, Marcie Erdlitz Wethington; children, Michael and Robert L. Wethington and Laura A. Bahar (Ali); a sister, Sister Ursula Wethington; four grandchildren, Capt. Brad Wethington, Julia Schenk (Chad), Justin Bahar and Seth Wethington.

Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Sunday at Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road, and after 10 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Church, 3705 Stone Lakes Drive, where the funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will be later in Huntington.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Belmont Abbey College, St. Michael Church Building Fund, or Hosparus.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal from Dec. 11 to Dec. 13, 2010.

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December 13, 2010

Dear Aunt Marcie:
Maria and I, as well as the kids, were deeply upset to hear about Chuck. He was a wonderful uncle, and we will truly miss him.
Love,
Greg and Maria
Ormskirk, England.

Beverly Wentworth

December 12, 2010

Dear Mrs. Wethington,
I am so sorry about the passing of Chuck. He was such a "kidder".
I always enjoyed our visits, because he was like a ray of sunshine. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Beverly Wentworth, DMD

Janet Moore

December 11, 2010

Marcie,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You have been through a lot in the last few years, I admire your compassion and perserverance. I will see you soon.
I love you,
Janet Moore

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