I worked w/ Chariie at Eastern for years. Charlie and I would have such fun times at the ticket counter; he would get on the baggage scales and show me how to clog... and, sometimes I'd go to their house and watch his 2 kids clog. He was a fun guy to work with. God Bless the whole family.

I would have never guessed there was an Ivester I would have respected more than my brothers until I met my Uncle Charlie just a few years back. 
I was so bless to have met him and my new Ivester Family.
Rest now Uncle you deserve it. 

Charlie always was delightful to talk with. He was such a kind-hearted person whose light shone bright to those around him. Once, my son and I helped him hang hardy board on the beach house and I will never forget while worrying about measurements being precisely level, Charlie would say "looks good to me", which stands today as "Charlie's measurement" that is one of my favorite terms when doing any handyman project! The lesson being, don't be so hard on yourself and that things don't have to be perfect. We will miss Charlie, and are grateful that you all are like family. The Manns family sends our love.


Charlie was such an inspiration to our family. We could not have asked for a more amazing neighbor. We have witnessed his devoted and inspirational love to Zella. His love for his son and daughter was always present in his life, no matter if they were near or far. May  Charlie rest in peace until the day you are all reunited in Heaven. May God give you comfort and strenght to carry on. 

We love you, 
The Johnson Family

When you know someone for 60 years you have ALOT of memories,  but these are my favorites:
His laugh… that unique, infectious, hilarious, and disarming laugh.  Pure Charlie!
Those coffee mugs…which seemed to be permanently attached to his hand and that he left everywhere! Literally! … on a fence post, our front porch, on top of a car… Charlie’s calling card.  
His neighborliness….Mr. Charlie was our unofficial neighborhood ambassador.   He was forever roaming up and down our little street meeting people (mug in hand), learning their stories and sharing his own.  As my son said… “Normandy Street will never be the same without Charlie.” Indeed, our little street feels lonelier and emptier these days.  But it remains rich with memories of our beloved neighbor.
His compassion… Charlie had a soft spot in his heart for anyone in need, whether it be the need of a friend, creature comforts, or a laugh.  He was a people person, a giver, someone comfortable to be around.  He was good natured and fun.  A rare find in the world today.
Gardening… Charlie was always puttering about in his yard, planting and pruning. The man could grow anything!  He could just stick a stem in the dirt and it would grow!  He would give me a little sprig of a plant and say, “… just stick it in the dirt and water it, it will grow…”  I laugh every time I think of that, because everything he ever gave me, that I  stuck in the ground, died.  Over the years I accepted my fate as a garden failure and found contentment instead by looking past my own sparse yard, over to his lush little garden oasis.  
It’s hard to say good-bye to someone you’ve known your entire life.  I sit on my porch and look over and miss seeing him out in the yard, or sitting on his porch enjoying the garden he so lovingly cultivated.  I miss his visits (mug in hand) just to say “hey” and catch-up on my life.  But his footprint in this world and on my heart remains.  Love you, Charlie!  You are one of a kind!


I met Charlie when I was in NC working with Hospice and fell immediately in love with him..always had a smile, and always had good convo.. I know he like our ice-cream dates.. even liberty did! I am blessed to have gotten the chance to know  him and hear his stories.. I love you Charlie! 

I will remember Charlie’s laugh it was so contagious. He would walk across the street with his coffee mug in hand. He will be truly missed. I pray for you, Tracy and Todd during this difficult time.  May God bless you all. 
Much Love,
Tammy

Such a great loss for so many!! Charlie influenced many young people through the love of clogging which he taught for many years. His personality and upbeat attitude,  love for his students and their love for him will always be one of my favorite memories of him!  Heaven has gained a special human being!!

OBITUARY

Charles Watson Ivester

August 31, 1940 – June 20, 2023

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

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