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Charles Edwin "Chuck" Downing
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Chuck was born on April 29, 1933, in Ottumwa, Iowa, and later moved to West Melbourne after proudly serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Monssen.
In his retirement, Chuck found great joy in building Glasair planes and flying them out of the Merritt Island Airport, where he could be found every morning having coffee with his aviator friends.
Chuck is survived by his three sons, David, James, and Alan. He was blessed with twelve grandchildren: Adam, Brandon, Charles, James, Jamie, Lance, Michael, Misty, Shane, Shannon, and two Stevens, as well as many great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Chuck was predeceased by his daughter, Stacy Lynn Anderson, and his brother, Pete Downing.
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Louie Hanna
October 25, 2024
Chuck was one of the finest men I´ve ever known. Blue skies and tailwinds old friend, you will be truly missed. To this day I have to laugh out loud at the thought of Chuck and the exploding vacuum cleaner.
Dan Sumrall
October 17, 2024
Many fond memories of Chuck hanging at the airport. Always friendly and a pleasure to talk with. Thoughts and prayers.
Michael Katz
October 17, 2024
My condolences to Chuck´s family. He was a good friend that I´ve known for many years, that I taught him his instrument rating. He attended my wedding and we went to several concerts together.
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Bob Atwell
October 16, 2024
On any given day, you could find Chuck on the porch at Voyager Aviation, basking in the camaraderie of fellow pilots and military veterans. We´d gather there, exchanging captivating tales about flying and reminiscing about our military experiences. Chuck, in particular, had a treasure trove of fascinating stories from his time at sea, always delivered with a twinkle in his eye and a hearty laugh.
The attached photo captures one of our many flying adventures, this one to Everglades City for a seafood run. During stone crab season, it was our tradition to head down there, relishing not only the mouthwatering seafood but also the camaraderie and laughter that made these outings so special. Those were truly good times, etched in our memories forever.
Chuck was more than just a friend; he was a remarkable individual whose presence brought joy and warmth to our lives. I will deeply miss his stories, his laughter, and his unwavering friendship.
Rest in peace, Sailor.
With heartfelt remembrance, Bob
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