Charles Penter

Charles H. Penter died March 15, 2014, after a brief illness at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.

Chuck was born Aug. 30, 1945, in Jonesboro, Ark., to the late Sue and Homer Penter. After graduating from Arkansas State University with a B.S. degree in chemistry, Chuck served his country in the United States Army, 1st Cavalry Division. He was a decorated veteran serving as a Captain during the Vietnam War. Chuck enjoyed his many years in the trucking industry with Roadway Express, Consolidated Freightways and as a co-owner of Transportation Management Associates. Following retirement, Chuck earned a degree from Duke University and went on to receive a master's degree from George Washington University. At the time of his death he was serving as a Magistrate Judge for the Mecklenburg County Court System.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 31 years, Helen; sisters, Carolyn S. Flagg (Dwayne) of Hernando, Miss., and Donna Greene (Mike) of Lincoln, Ark.; mother- and father-in-law, Leila and Bruce Case of Americus, Ga.; brother- and sister-in-law, Mark and Anne Barrett of Leslie, Ga.; sister-in-law, Margaret Barrett of Acworth, Ga.; as well as many nieces, nephews and his best buddy and constant companion, Max. In addition to his parents, Chuck was predeceased by his sister Pam Bennett, of Hot Springs, Ark.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at Christ Episcopal Church, 1412 Providence Road. The family will receive friends afterwards in the Blue Room.

Memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte Bridge Home, 2200 E. 7th St., Charlotte NC, or Christ Episcopal Church.