Charles Van Wagner Hoose Sr.

Charles Van Wagner Hoose Sr. died on Friday, July 13, 201, at his home in Mocksville.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1304 County Home Road, Mocksville.

He was born in Gardiner, N.Y. to Percy and Grace Hoose on June 7, 1934.

Survivors: his wife of 65 years, Emily; children, Evelyn, Chuck, Elaine, Freda and Jerry; grandchildren, Justin, Leah, Bethany, Rebecca, Ana, Caitlyn, Benjamin, Charlie, Brandon, Brenton, Jonathan and Brittany; great-grandchildren,  Dane, Cole, Madeleine and Dominick.

The son of a farmer, he never lost his love of the land and his deep-seated respect for God’s creative works. He supported his family for many years in the transportation industry, always working closely with the farming community. He retired from the Teamsters in New York State and after relocating to North Carolina from (FCX) Southern States. He will be remembered as a loving husband, wonderful father, his great sense of humor, and as a dedicated servant of Jehovah God. Many in the community may remember his visits and encouraging words of comfort from God’s Word, and the hope that God’s Kingdom will one day bring

Memorials: jw.org.