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CHARLES NETHAWAY Obituary


NETHAWAY CHARLES D. NETHAWAY, JR. Charles D. Nethaway, Jr., of Reston, Virginia, died October 22, 2014 following a courageous 12-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Novenber 21, 1943, to Charles D. and Betty (nee Rowland) Nethaway while his father fought in World War II. He was an excellent student and a committed humanitarian. An honor student in his hometown Belton, Missouri, he went on to study at the University of Missouri and the University of Texas before he graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the Univer- sity of Colorado. He also graduated from the Defense Language Institute West Coast while serving in the U.S. Army as a linguist. His languages included Russian and German. He was accomplished in photography and drawing. He was a published haiku poet and past president of the Haiku Society of America. He retired in 2005 as Enterprise Architect at the U.S. Department of Interior. He was an active member of Truro Anglican Church, Fairfax, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife Carole (nee Rollins) Nethaway and son Daniel Nethaway. He is survived by his mother, Betty Nethaway; brother, Rowland Nethaway; daughters, Stephanie Cruickshank, Alpha Morris; sons, Erik Nethaway, Stefan Nethaway; step-daughter, Erin Flanner; and grandchildren, Elizabeth Nethaway, Chase and Austin Morris, and Micah and Josiah Flanner. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m., November 9, at Truro Anglican Church, 10520 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030. His cremated remains will be placed in the Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium during an inurnment ceremony at a later date. Flowers may be sent to the Truro Anglican Church or contributions to Mary of Nazareth School, 14131 Seneca Road, Germantown, MD 20874, or Capital Hospice, Attention: Philanthropy Office, 2900 Telstar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042. Online condolences may be made at www.christianmemorials.com. www.christianmemorials.com.

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 26, 2014.

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Erik Nethaway

November 8, 2014

I want to thank you all again, tomorrow will be service at Truro church. I've gotten many prayers and well wishes and I appreciate them all. Thank you. Erik.

Pam Agnew

November 8, 2014

Charles was a beloved and highly respected presence in the US Geological Survey, the Water Resources Division Retirees group, and in Truro Church. He was so caring and helpful when my own Dad passed away in 2012. His bravery in the face of cancer was phenomenal. He will be greatly missed. Blessings and peace to his family, and thank you for sharing him with us. Pam Agnew (USGS and Truro) and Betty Rapp (wife of John Rapp, WRD/USGS and Truro)

Larry Amos

November 6, 2014

My wife Mary and I both worked at USGS and knew Charles. He was a good friend and will be missed.

Tom Wood

November 4, 2014

I worked for Charles when he was the Water DIS Chief at USGS in Reston. He was a terrific boss and one of the smartest people I have ever known. Charles was a person of great character with a true moral compass. The lessons I learned from Charles all those years ago continue to have a positive influence on my own career, and for that I will always be grateful. May he Rest in Peace.

Christine Richardson

November 2, 2014

I didn't really know you that well but you were So great to me. I love you uncle charles! Rest in heaven!

Michelle Ogden

November 2, 2014

I didn't know you, but you raised a wonderful son. Erik is a real friend to me. God Bless your whole family.

Tammy Brinkman

November 1, 2014

I worked for Charles in 2000 at the NBC. He was a wonderful leader. Brave and resilient when diagnosed with cancer, he put up a good fight. In the end he lost that fight and showed great courage. I miss him greatly. Rest in peace, Charles!

Jeanne Royer

October 31, 2014

I was certainly blessed to have you as my brother in law. Such a loving and caring man. I know you and Carole are so happy to be reunited again. My loving thoughts to your family and friends.

Andrea Antunes

October 31, 2014

Charles Nethaway brought so many gifts to my life. He was my mentor and my friend. I will never forget him. He will remain in my heart forever. Rest in piece my good friend Charles.

October 30, 2014

We share in this time of grief but also share in the love and memories of Charles. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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Karen Steele

October 27, 2014

I worked with Charles when I worked in Texas and Oklahoma. He was a wonderful man. My condolences to the family.

Sarah (Nethery) Scott

October 27, 2014

Alpha,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Martha Stewart

October 27, 2014

Thank You Charles for touching so many lives in such positive ways. You made everyone better for having known you.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family & friends.
--Marty Stewart (USGS)

Sharon Mathey

October 27, 2014

My deepest sympathies to Charles' family. He was a very intelligent and caring man and will be missed. May you be blessed with many happy memories.

Joyce Biesecker

October 27, 2014

Charles was such a comfort to me when I lost my husband a couple of years ago. I feel the loss. Charles, go with love and rest in peace.

Hannah Yates

October 27, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie Cruickshank

October 26, 2014

Dad,
You were and still are an awesome Dad. How blessed we were to have you. You taught us to be good and caring. You gave us so many natural talents. Thank you God. And thank You, Lord, for all that you have revealed to me. I love you Dad. See you soon.

Rebecca Nixon

October 26, 2014

I will miss your kind and brave heart. I love you, Poppy!

RIP, in our nations highest honor

erik nethaway

October 26, 2014

Thank you everyone for all your wishes and condolances

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