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Charles T. Manson: Obituary

Charles T. Manson, age 89 of Murphy passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at the Murphy Nursing Home and entered into his heavenly home.

Charles was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 20th, 1930 to the late Charles and Gertrude Manson. He moved to Murphy in 1990. He was a successful Insurance Broker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Beverly Johnson and brother-in-law Kenneth Forbes.

Charles is survived by his wife of 70 years, Gloria: children Charles Jr. (Janis). Jeffrey (Janet), Mark (Debora), and Gloria (Daniel) Lutz. He is also survived by 9 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren: Son-In-law Wesley Johnson: sister Marcia Forbes, sister-in-law Margaret Baker and cousin Loretta LaCorte. He is further survived by other cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing. He also anticipated and loved every meal prepared lovingly by his wife. He was a man of faith and service who never met a stranger.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, February 15th at 11 AM at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 582 Greenlawn Cemetery Road Murphy, NC 28906. A Celebration of Life reception to follow at Julie’s Place, 30 NC Highway 141, Murphy, NC 28906.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016.

Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy is honored to serve the family.

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