Charles Edward Church

Charles Church, of Statesville, “left this old world” on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
Charles was born July 2, 1942 in Iaeger, West Virginia to John and Vicie Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by is brothers; Bill Church and Bobby Church, and one niece; Karen Church Seay.
Charles served in the US Air Force as a jet engine mechanic on B52 bombers from 1963-1967. He then returned to his hometown to work and them operate the family business at Church Garage until it closed in 2002. Upon closing the business, Charles relocated to Statesville.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Vaguel Church. Also surviving are his son; Johnny Church and daughter-in-law, Amanda, two grandchildren; Chelsea Yarborough (Phillip), Ethan Church (Kelsey), and one great-granddaughter, the apple of his eye, Claire Yarborough, and Case Church, due in November, all of Statesville, one sister; Doris Mills and a sister-in-law; June Vance.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm at South River Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will visit with friends in the Family Life Center following the burial.
For those who prefer, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nicholsonfunerals.com for the Church family. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the Church family.