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David Alexander Charles November 3, 1949 - October 12, 2017

Born: Thursday Nov 3, 1949

Died: Thursday Oct 12, 2017

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David Alexander Charles, 67, a loving and devoted, father, grandfather, fiance' and special friend, passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday morning, October 12, 2017 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC.  

A funeral service will be held at 4 PM on Sunday, October 15th, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery with military rites being performed by Rockingham County Veteran's Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his fiancee', 1960 NC Hwy 135 in Eden.

David was born November 3, 1949.  He was a US Navy veteran and served during the Vietnam War.  David was a member of Leaksville Masonic Lodge #136, a retired volunteer fireman, and a retired Deputy for the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department.  He was currently employed as a part-time  delivery driver for Mitchell Drug.  David was an active member of the Steppin' Out Shag Club.  He will be surely missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his son, Chris Charles and wife, Lisa Mabe Charles of Mayodan;  fiancee', Cheryl Porter of Eden;  granddaughter, Liberty MaKayla Charles;  extended family, Terri and Sandra Porter, Hannah Porter and Bruce Porter;  and his beloved dogs, "Ginger" and "Reeses".

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

So sorry to learn of his passing. David and I have been friends for over 50 years, being classmates in school, playing ball, working in law enforcement and shagging. My condolences go out to Cheryl and the family with this loss. May God comfort them in the days ahead.
Tommy Griffin
So sorry to hear of David's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lisa Shively Harbour
Cheryl, I am so very sorry for your loss🙏🏻 Keeping you and David’s family in my thoughts and prayers Thinking of you, Love, Tami
Tami Summers
Dave was a very special person and dear friend. He and Cheryl were a big part of our Steppin' Out Shag Club. He was always willing to volunteer and be a part of anything our club did and he and Cheryl worked as a team. He will be missed by us and all of the many friends he has meet in his career and social life. God has received an angel and a shagger. He will be "Shadow Shagging" with us on our shag nights and will never be forgotten. Dave was a good, gentle person who is specially close to my heart because as President of the shag club he always did "The Call to Order" and he was amazing! We know God took him home and we know that he was ready to go to his final home. Dave may have left this earth but his memory will live on in our hearts. We love you Dave and until we meet again know that we will take care of Cheryl for you.
Doug and Doris Keaton
No words can express the loss you feel but please know we are thinking of you and praying God will get you thru. Christopher please know I am thinking of you and your family. Cheryl you have our deepest sympathy.
Cathy Walker Lee Roy Lemons
Dearest Chris & family & Cheryl: We are so sorry about your loss of David. You were so blessed to have had such an outstanding man in your family and ours too. May God give you comfort during this time. Bobby & Velvet Griffin
Bobby & Velvet Griffin

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