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Charles Machen Obituary

Charles P. Machen Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Charles Philip Machen Jr. of Westminster Canterbury died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010. The family will receive friends at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, today, Aug. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. Private interment will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Princess Anne Memorial Park, Great Neck Road. A celebration of Phil's life will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel at Westminster Canterbury with the Rev. Dan Dickinson officiating. A reception will follow in the Anderson Bayview Room.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 12, 2010.

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Joyce Smith

August 12, 2010

Betsy, please know that your friends at NAVFAC Atlantic are thinking of you and your family during this time of sadness. Be comforted in knowing your father is at peace now and resting with his heavenly father. Continue to live your lives that you may see him again.

John & Melissa Snyder

August 12, 2010

Your "family" in Kennesaw, Georgia has you in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort.

August 11, 2010

Please accept Anne and my deepest condolences over your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a good man and will be missed.
-Bill Wescott

Jo Ann & Chip Morgan

August 11, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Phil Machen

August 11, 2010

I'll miss you terribly until we meet again.

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