Charles Lyman Troutman

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC Charles Lyman Troutman, 90, of Kannapolis died Tuesday, June 15, 2010. He was born September 10, 1919 in San Diego, Ca., the son of the late Charles F. and Nava Ellis Troutman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Troutman on May 21, 2005. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, George and Robert Troutman and three sisters Earnie Bell Troutman, Katie Challie and Marie Troutman. He owned/operated Charlie's Garage for over 35 years. He was a member of Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church where he was active in various church activities including United Methodist Men and the Senior Citizens group. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in WW II. He was also a 32 degree Mason with the Cannon Memorial Masonic Lodge. A graveside service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery officiated by Rev. Mary Hatley. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 Wednesday at Whitley's Funeral Home. He is survived by two daughters: Neva Hollopeter and husband Ralph of Landis and Carolyn Goodman and husband John of Kannapolis and a son, Gerald Troutman and wife Sherrill of Rock Hill, SC, 8 grandchildren, 33 greatgrandchildren and 5 greatgreatgrandchildren, three sisters: Elaine Wensil and Evelyn Wensil both of Kannapolis and Esther Earley of China Grove. Memorials may be made to Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church, 6001Old Salisbury-Concord Rd., Kannapolis, NC 28083.
Visitation: 6:30 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Whitley's Funeral Home.

Service: 11:00 AM Thursday June 17, 2010 Graveside Service Mt. Mitchell U.M.C. Cemetery.

Interment: Mt. Mitchell U.M.C. Cemetery