Lebanon County PA Archives Obituaries.....Charles, Craig E.  November 17, 2010
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  Published in Lebanon Daily News on November 18, 2010 
  Craig E. Charles 
  
  LEBANON Craig E. Charles, 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at 
  his home. He was the husband of Diane L. Bishop Charles and in June they 
  celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. Born in Houston, Ark., on April 8, 
  1936, he was the son of the late J. Otis and Verda Mae Dobson. He retired in 
  1991 as a Col. from the PA Army National Guard where he served for 33 years. He 
  also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict as a helicopter pilot. 
  During his tour of duty, he was awarded 13 air medals and the Distinguished 
  Flying Cross with Valor for "heroism while participating in aerial flight'. 
  From 1981 to 1985, he was Commander of the 28th Aviation Battalion of the PA 
  Army National Guard. He attended the Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church, 
  Jonestown, and he loved to golf. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 
  sons, Craig D., husband of Elena L. Charles of Dillsburg, and Bryan E., husband 
  of Susan M. Charles of West Henrietta, N.Y.; daughters, Susan M., wife of Todd 
  Fies of Mt. Gretna, and Robin L., wife of Randy A. Mauk of Lebanon; 
  grandchildren, Bethany, Sarah, Luke, and Erika Fies, Justin Charles, and Emily 
  and Olivia Charles; sister, Bennie Sue Hoskins of Fresno, Calif.; and a half 
  brother, Berman James Charles of Little Rock, Ark. He was preceded in death by 
  his granddaughter, Ryleigh Mauk. Funeral services will be held on Monday, 
  November 22, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church, 
  600 Shepherd St., Jonestown. Viewing will be held on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 
  p.m. at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 72 and Camp Meeting 
  Road, Jonestown, and prior to the service at the church. Interment with 
  military honors will be held at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu 
  of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the AseraCare Hospice, 226 
  Guilford St., Lebanon, PA 17046-3855; or to the American Cancer Society , P.O. 
  Box 1274, Lebanon, PA 17042. 
  
  Published in Lebanon Daily News on November 18, 2010 
  
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