In Memory Of
Charles W. Westerfield
1941
2020
Charles W. Westerfield
April 17, 1941 — September 17, 2020
Charles Wright Westerfield, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
Charles was born on April 17, 1941 in Greenville, Kentucky to Walter and Pearl Westerfield. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Sister, Dottie Szabo, Brother, June Westerfield.
Charles is survived by his loving Wife of 55 years, Marilyn Westerfield, Sons, Charles Michael Westerfield and Troy Joiner.
Charlie Westerfield was an absolute original. If you ever had the
pleasure of meeting Charlie you know he was a proud Kentuckian.
He adored UK basketball almost as much as he loved his mother
"Pearl." Ever the historian, his knowledge of all things Abraham
Lincoln was endless. His storytelling abilities rivaled any Ken Burns
documentary you've ever seen.
Charlie was beyond patriotic. His love of country led him to serve in
the Air Force and the Army. Aviation and photography were lifelong
passions. He trained to fly helicopters during the Vietnam War. He
once crashed a plane into the mountains of Monteagle, TN and lived
to tell about it over and over again.
The love of his life was his bride, Marilyn. Charlie and Marilyn loved
to travel. Over a lifetime they visited all 50 states and 22 countries.
Charlie was rarely without his camera, taking pictures of lighthouses,
covered bridges and all things Americana. His favorite was Route 66.
He and Marilyn traveled the entirety of it from Chicago to Santa
Monica taking pictures of Diners, Drive-in's and Dives way before it
was a TV show!
Charlie was passionate, opinionated and generous with his time and
talents. There were few subjects Charlie did not have knowledge of,
and even if he didn't, it never stopped him from speaking on those
subjects with authority.
Without a doubt, he loved his sons Troy and Michael. Marilyn and
Charlie gave their much needed and undivided attention to Mike. His
life is the never-ending example of their love.
He touched many through his passions, whether it be showing his
slideshow "One Man's America" to senior citizens or visiting
decorated WWII veterans just for the chance to meet them.
Charlie will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Springdale Community Church, (4601 Springdale Ave.). His Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 pm, with burial to at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (2501 North Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, KY 40241) at 2:00 pm.
The family requests that contributions in Charlie's memory be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Apple Patch Communities, or Samaritan's Purse.
To leave a special message for the family, please click on the "Share Memories" tab above.
Charles was born on April 17, 1941 in Greenville, Kentucky to Walter and Pearl Westerfield. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Sister, Dottie Szabo, Brother, June Westerfield.
Charles is survived by his loving Wife of 55 years, Marilyn Westerfield, Sons, Charles Michael Westerfield and Troy Joiner.
Charlie Westerfield was an absolute original. If you ever had the
pleasure of meeting Charlie you know he was a proud Kentuckian.
He adored UK basketball almost as much as he loved his mother
"Pearl." Ever the historian, his knowledge of all things Abraham
Lincoln was endless. His storytelling abilities rivaled any Ken Burns
documentary you've ever seen.
Charlie was beyond patriotic. His love of country led him to serve in
the Air Force and the Army. Aviation and photography were lifelong
passions. He trained to fly helicopters during the Vietnam War. He
once crashed a plane into the mountains of Monteagle, TN and lived
to tell about it over and over again.
The love of his life was his bride, Marilyn. Charlie and Marilyn loved
to travel. Over a lifetime they visited all 50 states and 22 countries.
Charlie was rarely without his camera, taking pictures of lighthouses,
covered bridges and all things Americana. His favorite was Route 66.
He and Marilyn traveled the entirety of it from Chicago to Santa
Monica taking pictures of Diners, Drive-in's and Dives way before it
was a TV show!
Charlie was passionate, opinionated and generous with his time and
talents. There were few subjects Charlie did not have knowledge of,
and even if he didn't, it never stopped him from speaking on those
subjects with authority.
Without a doubt, he loved his sons Troy and Michael. Marilyn and
Charlie gave their much needed and undivided attention to Mike. His
life is the never-ending example of their love.
He touched many through his passions, whether it be showing his
slideshow "One Man's America" to senior citizens or visiting
decorated WWII veterans just for the chance to meet them.
Charlie will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Springdale Community Church, (4601 Springdale Ave.). His Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 pm, with burial to at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (2501 North Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, KY 40241) at 2:00 pm.
The family requests that contributions in Charlie's memory be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Apple Patch Communities, or Samaritan's Purse.
To leave a special message for the family, please click on the "Share Memories" tab above.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Community Church
Service
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
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