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Robert Milton Charles
1919 - 2004
Robert Milton Charles
1919 - 2004
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He was born on December 13, 1919, in Washington, DC and was the son of the late William and Grace Charles. He attended George Washington University in Electrical Engineering and trained as a Machinist at the Norfolk, VA Naval Shipyards. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Fallon as a 1st Class Machinist Mate in the Pacific Theater. He then began a 30 year career at the Naval Ship Research and Development Center in Carderock, MD ? first as a metal model maker and then as an engineering technician in the hydo-mechanics lab. He and his wife retired to her native Statesville in 1975. Until his lung disease disabled him, he was an active member of New Sterling ARP Church, serving as treasurer for nine years.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pauline Reese Charles; daughter: Barbara (John) Boyden of Pensacola, FL; son: Richard (Patty) Charles of next door; grandchildren: Bill (Amy) Boyden of Minneapolis, MN, Rob (Brenda) Boyden of Atlanta, GA, Amanda (Shawn) Lancaster of Statesville, and Julie (Matthew) Wine of Piney Flats, TN; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at New Sterling ARP Church with Dr. Earl Linderman officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour and burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Sterling ARP Church, Building Fund, 580 New Sterling Road, Stony Point, NC 28678; or to Hospice of Iredell County, 2437 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28677.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.legacy.com.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Charles family.
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Mack Costello
November 24, 2004
Pauline and Family;
Thank you for taking the time to let me know of Rob's passing. I forwarded the information to some of his friends at the Model Basin. When I first went to work at the Model Basin in 1965 I quickly found out that Rob was the "go to" guy. He had everything and could do anything. Once, Fred Breiter broke a dental plate at work. He knew that Rob kept an assortment of glues and epoxies at work so he asked Rob for just something to tide him over until he could see a dentist. After he explained the problem, Rob asked him if he would prefer to use dental cement because he actually had some. (I have no idea why.)That was typical of Rob. He was always prepared for the unexpected and generous with his help. He taught me everything I know about repairing cars and advised Chris on what Snap-On tools I would be needing, which he ordered from John. Rob was my officemate for several years and I always valued his friendship highly. He taught me to not be afraid to try new things and to think ourside of the box. When we bought our house 2 years ago, the previous owner had done a number of unusual, useful things that reminded me of Rob. He will be remembered by all of the (no longer) young engineers he mentored at the Model Basin. Our sincere sympathy to you all.
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Gale Moose
November 11, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about Mr Charles. He has always been a very special person to me and I have always enjoyed talking to him about his insurance and seeing his sweet smile and caring concern.I have known him for many years and through all of our contacts he has always been so nice. If I was having a rough day he had a way of making me smile and feel better. I am sure he will be missed greatly but he is with his Lord and won't have any more pain or suffering to endure.We all have that hope of seeing him again. I pray that God will give you His loving grace and mercy to get you through this and comfort your hurting hearts.You will be in our thoughts and prayers daily.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home
November 10, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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