Charles Augustus Shore Sr.

He was born July 7, 1942 in Elkin, NC, the son of David Daniel and Alma Irene Shore. He attended North Elkin High School. Charlie moved to Oak Island in the early 1990's, where he met his long time partner of 24 years, Marian Kay England. Charlie was the sole proprietor of several businesses in Oak Island and Southport, NC. Charlie was a member of the Oak Island Elks Lodge #2769, Little River Elks Lodge #2840, Oak Island Moose Lodge #2054, and was a share holder of Oak Island Country Club.

Charles is survived by his long time partner, Marian Kay England; their cat, Bobo Kitty; a daughter Deborah Etters and husband Lloyd of Charlotte; a son, Charles A. Shore, Jr. of Nashville, NC; two brothers, Samuel Shore and Roger Shore; an unrelated brother, Billy Martin; five grandchildren, Ryan Tamson, Brandy Tamson Whitworth, Nick Tamson, Nicole Tamson Borntrager, and Alex Shore; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine aunts and uncles.

The family will have visitation from 5:00 to 6:00 pm and a celebration of his life will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in the Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Chapel. The service will be broadcast via Facebook Live.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.