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Charles Exum Obituary
August 5, 1927 - April 28, 2016
Raleigh
Charles Lindbergh Exum, a local architect and builder, passed away in his home on April 29, 2016 at the age of 88. Mr. Exum worked as an Architect for the federal government and worked on many distinguished projects, including the US Department of Labor Building and as a builder in New York City and Raleigh NC. Mr. Exum built the DerRob Plaza, a strip mall located on Martin Street in downtown Raleigh.
He served as a mentor to many young men and women and helped numerous young men develop skills in the construction field. Mr. Exum had a passion for music and was a talented musician in his early life. He lost his wife of 56 years, the late Clara Lorraine Exum in June 2014. Mr. Exum is survived by his two children, Derrick Exum (Donna Franklin Exum) and Robin Exum-Calhoun (Michael Calhoun), three grandchildren, Joan, Alex and Lydia, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. No one could have been a more devoted brother, husband, father and grandfather!
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 7, 11 AM, at Wilson Temple UMC, 1023 Oberlin Road, Raleigh NC. Visitation hours will be held Friday 2-8 PM at Carlton L. Gray Funeral Chapel and Saturday, 10-11 AM prior to service. Interment will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park. www.carltonlgrayfunerals.com
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