Charles was born August 1, 1919 in Caldwell Co. to the late Charles W and Laura Raby Penley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle Bennett Penley and his second wife, Aleene Isenhour Penley, 1 sister and 7 brothers.
He was retired after 50 years of service with Huffman Grading Co. as a heavy equipment operator.
Surviving are a stepson: Perry Bernard and wife, Christi of Hickory, brothers: William Lee Penley and wife, Julia and Larry H. Penley and wife, Mildred both of Hickory, 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Services will be Monday, February 28, at 3:00 P. M. at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Ernest Richards officiating.
Interment will follow in Burke Memorial Park Cemetery, Morganton, N. C.
The family will receive friends Monday from 2:15 – 2:45 P. M. at Hickory Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com.
Hickory Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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