Charles "Charlie" McElroy, age 85, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Charlie served his country for 21 years in the U.S. Navy. Following his military service, he worked and retired from Lockheed Martin. He was a longtime member of Our Savior Lutheran Church where he and his wife Ella spent many hours volunteering. He enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening and lawn care.
In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death his beloved wife, Ella Hunter McElroy; and sons, Tony and Michael McElroy.
Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Patty Knappenberger; and son, Matt Prunty; and his sisters, Janie Sorrells and Gloria Aldridge.
It was Charlie's wish that there be no services.
A message of comfort may be left for the family and an online guest register may be signed at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com