Charles Ray Satterwhite

Charles Ray Satterwhite, age 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Born in Franklin County on February 27, 1926, he was the son of the late John Satterwhite and Mable Wright Satterwhite. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Kearney Satterwhite and son Jerry Satterwhite.
Charles served his country in the United States Navy. He worked for Burlington Industries for 25 years and later retired from Texfi Industries. An avid outdoorsman, he loved cars plus Nascar and local dirt racing.
A compassionate man and loving father and grandfather, he leaves behind one son, Charles Satterwhite and wife Betty of Rocky Mount; two daughters, Donna Cole and husband Mike of Burlington and Elizabeth “Libby” Satterwhite of Mebane; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, James Satterwhite and wife Janie and Wesley Satterwhite and wife Kay.
A service to remember Charles will be held at 11:00am Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Pierce officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804.