Charles "Chuck" Henry Dolese III

Chuck was born September 6, 1948 in New Orleans, LA, to the late Charles Henry, Jr. and Cecile Bertha Weber Dolese. He proudly served in the US Army, fighting in Vietnam. Chuck loved his family, loved to laugh, was a great dancer, a great role model, and person to go to for advice or counsel. He loved to travel, loved his candy, and took care of his family and children well. More than any of his other loves, Diane was the love of his life.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 2pm, at Elizabeth UMC, 4269 Cleveland Rd., Smithfield, NC 27577.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Diane Matherne Dolese; preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Dolese Brothers, Angela was Chuck's first child and her early death broke his heart; son, Charles Henry Dolese, IV; daughter, Pamela Chastain; grandchildren, Joshua and Kira Brothers, Tristan Dolese, Jessica and Robin Bradley, and Matthew Snyder; great grandchildren, Kassidy Bradley and Emmett Gilbert; siblings, Pamela Reeves, Darleen Finnan, Wayne Dolese, and Sheryn Dolese; and nieces and nephews, Tiffany (Reeves) O,Neal, Kerri (Reeves) Giardina, Allan Joseph Finnan, Gina (Finnan) Tique, Sherry Parker, Wayne Dolese, Jr., Craig Dolese, Leah (Hernandez) Ijams (Deceased), Lois Hernandez, Earl Hernandez, Clarence Hernandez, Charles Hernandez, Jeanne Marie White Lopez, Donna Lynn White Andry, Gloria Borderlon, Donald White (Deceased), Ronald White, Bryan White Saia, Denise White Andry, Kelly Matherne Green, Tiffany Matherne Springmann, Michelle Matherne Herron, and Toni Marie Cuadrado.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth United Methodist Church, in Chuck’s honor.

Arrangements by McLaurin Funeral Home