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Charles A. Chilton Sr.
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This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Bill Greenwood
July 2, 2020
As a young college Va. RA Camp Lifeguard...we staffers would go to hear Rev. Charles Chilton preach on Sundays near the camp. He was passionate in the pulpit, a role model for us, a missions-minded evangelist, zealous for the King and His Kingdom. He ignited a fire in my heart of the Gospel and global missions. We were all indebted to him for his godly life.
Marty Schoenleber
April 14, 2020
Pastor was my second pastor ever, as a Freshman at the University of Maryland, I knew him as a man with a heart for evangelism and people. When he heard that I was going to plant a church, he contacted me to pass on his book and a warm note of encouragement. I just re-found the note in my files and thought I would look him up. It was a privilege to know him.
Gilbretta Ashton-Jones
June 17, 2013
To Faye and family: It's almost a year and I've just learned that Pastor Chilton has graduated to receive the highest reward for those who die in the Lord. He touched my life in many ways and helped me grow in the Lord. Through his encouragement music has become a true ministry. God blessings as.you rejoice in the well and blessed life of a Servant of God. Love, Jill
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September 7, 2012
So very sorry to hear about Pastor Charlie. What a loss! Ruth Ann Nash Flester
Mara Howar
August 6, 2012
In the mist of my search on increasing my faith and establishing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and our Lord our Father God; the father of my dear friend Amy Mendzela died. I Never had the honor of meeting him personally, but my husband and I had the honor to attend his Celebration of Life Service and witness the amazing work this "man of God" has done in our earth. The little we could have seem of his exemplary life has influence me tremendously and even in his absence I have to say: "Amy your father has just shown me the meaning of Life; to give ourselves to God". He has done beautifully in all his aspects of life; as a husband, father, grandfather and shepherd of God guiding many, including myself, to God our Father.
To the family of Mr. Charlie Chilton. "Rejoice for he has lived a life as a witness of the Love Of God and His Son Jesus and now he is resting beside Them. My love to all of you.
Phyllis Dickerson
August 1, 2012
It was sad to hear of the passing of our friend Rev. Cahrles Chilton.Though he has gone on, I can only rejoice that he went home to be with the Lord. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Cam & Charlie Harper
July 31, 2012
Our condolences to Fay, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pastor Charlie was an awesome man of God. Loving and gracious and a great preacher. As members of Reconciliation Community Church, we will never forget him and all he did for us. He opened Grace Baptist to us for Sunday services and our Bible School classes during the week. He exemplified the love of God in all that he did. "Well done, good and faithful servant." Rest in peace from all your labors.
To Fay and family, our prayers of comfort are with you.
Leslie Chilton
July 31, 2012
My son John Ross Chilton Jr. and myself send our love and prayers to Charlie's wife Faye and our family.
Alma and Vernon Baylis
July 31, 2012
Thinking of Faye and the family during this time.
Lee & Sherry Whiteside
July 30, 2012
A true servant leader who was the same in the pulpit as he was at your table. Always spoke the truth in love. Never preached but shared God's word with power and authority that made a lasting impact on our family. Your voice will continue to echo in our hearts and lives through The Indigo Bunting. We love you and will miss you Pastor Charlie! God's richest blessings on your family!
Bob and Jayne Timms
July 29, 2012
What a home coming! He is rejoicing with his savior now, BUT We will miss Bro. Charlie,He was our pastor for many years. His love for the Lord was evident to anyone who ever had the privileged to cross paths with him!We will never forget our first service with him in 1996 a powerful message. He is home with "Daddy", where he belongs. He was a wonderful counselor as well. Our prayers are now with Fay and family.
Betty St. Cyr
July 28, 2012
Pastor Charlie was a blessing to so many people, certainly including Bruce and me.
Nancy Tindall
July 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Chilton family. Pastor Charlie was a true man of God and loved everyone. Pastor, please give Milly and Harry Petersen a great big hug for me in heaven.
Sally (Cardona) Moore
July 27, 2012
There's a party in heaven for sure!! We will all miss you Charlie, until we get there with you! Heaven sounds even better than ever. Tell John Perry and Sam and Helen hello for me.
July 27, 2012
Fay and children,
Robert and I just want to send our sympathy to you all. What a giant of a man to all of us but most of all for the Lord. He was and is so special to me loved loved him. We just pray God will wrap his arms around you all and hold you ever so close at a time like this. Hope to get up to see you soon. We love you. Carolyn and Robert
July 27, 2012
It is difficult to accept the fact that my pastor and dear friend Charlie Chilton is no longer available when I call. His demise is made easier to bear when I think of the joy in Heaven when he arrived. For nearly fifty years he, Fay and the children have been my closest friends. I was vey fortunate to have heard Charlie preach in three countries, U.S., Japan and the Philippines, as well as two states in the U.S. Over the many years Charlie and Fay Chilton deeply touched thousands across the world. His preaching and true Christian example inspired numerous of his hearers to become ministers. He was one of a very small number of preachers who enjoyed preaching to his "home folks". Some of his high school friends were his closest admirers.
In my 83 years I have known many men, Charlie Chilton stands at the very top of the list of those that have truly left the world better. I expect that his first question upon arriving in paradise was to say, " Lord Jesus when can I get in the pulpit and preach." Preaching the "Good News" was a great love for Charlie.
Gone but never forgotten my dear friend. Edwin C. King, Ormond Beach, Fl.
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