Charley Achenbach II

Charley Achenbach II obituary

Charley Achenbach II

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Charley Achenbach Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkes Funeral Home - Vidalia on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Mr. Charles Henry "Charley" Achenbach II, age 78, of Vidalia, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. Charley was a lifelong resident of Vidalia, retired from Piggly Wiggly Southern, and was a Presbyterian by faith. He enjoyed RC model airplanes, model trains, and was an avid fan of football. Charley graduated from the University of Georgia and received his teaching certificate from Brewton-Parker College. He also served our country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerry and Sara Dean Achenbach; an infant sister, Jane; and his nephew, Hope Achenbach.

Mr. Achenbach is survived by his two sons, Chris Achenbach and wife Kimberly of Buford, and Paul Achenbach and wife Kelly of Vidalia; one brother, John Achenbach and wife Sharon of Vidalia; two sisters, Ann Achenbach of Marietta and Mary Wilkes and husband A.L. of Vidalia; and five grandchildren, Doug, Christian, Katelyn, Chandler, and AnnaBelle.

There will be a graveside service held on Friday, October 10th, at 4:00 pm in Lakeview Memorial Gardens.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the Community Hospice House Foundation at PO Box 2277, Vidalia, GA, 30474.

The arrangements have been entrusted to Wilkes Funeral Home of Vidalia.

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Richard Branch

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A loving step father for many years, I was lucky to have such a great man in my life.
Charlie will be missed greatly,
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Richard C Branch and daughter Brooklynn

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