Charles Lowell Begley
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It is with great sadness that we announce that Charles Lowell Begley, 89, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on November 1, 2022. He was born in Hancock County, TN, on August 24, 1933, to the late Arthur Marshall and Ella Mae Palmer Begley. He graduated from Hancock County High School and later earned his BS in Industrial Engineering at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army
Charles was a long-time member of First Baptist Church and later Home Moravian Church in Winston-Salem. He worked as a senior industrial engineer and was a member and Chapter President of AIIE (American Institute of Industrial Engineers). After 33 years of service, he retired from AT&T. He also helped found and served on the Board of Directors for Truliant Federal Credit Union.
He was a dedicated Tennessee Volunteers fan and an avid car enthusiast. Many fond, life-long memories were made spending time with his family, especially at the beach. He will be remembered as a wonderful dad, grandfather, neighbor, and friend.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Elaine Tillman Begley; and brother, Arthur M. Begley, Jr.
He is survived by his son, Charles L. Begley, Jr. of Omaha, NE; daughter, Amy Coplon (Mark) of Winston-Salem; granddaughters, Erica Begley and Emma Coplon; and grandson, Holden Coplon; siblings, Fred D. Begley, Clarence Begley, and Elizabeth Annabell Begley, all of Kingsport, TN; as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cherished family members.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Salem Funeral Home, Main St Chapel, 120 S. Main St., Winston-Salem, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:45-1:45 prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials of the donor's choice may be given in honor of Charles. Online condolences may be made through www.salemfh.com