Obituary of David H Charles

David H Charles Jr., "Buddy", 89, husband of the late Edna Charles, formally of Germantown and Glenside, died Monday at home.

David was a WWII Army veteran and received the Purple Heart. After serving our country, David went to University of Virginia where he played baseball as a pitcher and named All State 1947 and 1950. He was recruited by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a pitcher in the Minor Leagues. After her career in baseball, David worked as an Insurance Broker for many years until his retirement. He was a memeber of the Royersford United Methodist Church.

Surviving is his daughters: Barbara Enterman and Carol Rota (Jospeh): granddaughters: Michelle, Dana and Abbey, and good family friend Alyce Neun.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Shalkop Grace & Strunk Funeral Home, Bridge and Church Streets Spring City PA, the Rev. Kahn officiating. Friends and family may call from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Limerick Garden of Memories Masoleum in Limerick.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Royersford United Methodist church 380 Church Street Royersford PA 19468.