Farewell CharlieCharles "Charlie" HousmanIt is with great sadness that the family of Charles Edward Housman announces his passing on November 10, 2018 at the age of 87 years. Charlie will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Mavis, and his children, Belinda (Michael), Melanie (Bob), Tracy (Dave) and Greg (Janna). Charles is predeceased by his son Mark (Sheila). Charlie will be forever remembered by his eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.Charlie was proud to serve his country in an honorable way by serving in the United States Army. Being a prolific writer, his contributions were often found in the Bucks County Courier Times editorial page. Charlie had a soft heart for animals and could be found feeding the birds or sitting on his favorite bench with his beloved dog Hershey.Charlie was the proud owner/operator of Parkhouse Cleaning Service for 20 years.He was a manager with the former E.J. Korvette and Channel Lumber stores, and had also been employed for many years with the Pennsbury School District.Our family is grateful to St. Mary's Home Care and Compassus Hospice & Palliative Care for their heartfelt compassion and care for Charlie.Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, November 15, 2018, from 5:30 until 7:00 pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, 2200 Trenton Rd., Levittown, PA 19056, where his memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm. Interment will be held privately.Memorial donations in memory of Charlie can be made to The Fisher House Foundation; Helping Military Families www.fisherhouse.org 888-294-8560
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