CMSgt. Charles Lindberge Broyles, age 87

CMSgt. Charles Lindberge Broyles, age 87, of Gallipolis, passed away at 4:30 PM. on Thursday September 10, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington. Born July 12, 1928 in Gallia County to the late Harold Wilson and Garnet Halley Broyles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, three brothers, Harold Jr., Bernard and Benny Broyles.

Charles attended Cooper Hollow in Yellowtown and Clipper Mill, one room schools. A student of Washington Elementary and a graduate of Gallia Academy High School, class of 1945. He participated in the Ohio Guard program, Rotary Club, Hi-Y club and 4H club. He also worked part time at Kroger’s during his high school years. After graduating he worked full time at Hoy’s Furniture Factory in Gallipolis. In August of 1948 he enlisted in the United States Air Force. After basic training his tour of duties took him stateside, and to various locations throughout the world, serving in Korea and Vietnam during the war years. During his tour of duty, he received numerous awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star for service in Vietnam, and outstanding Meritorious Service awards for his service in Iceland. During his entire Air Force career he worked with munitions. At his retirement he was a Munitions Superintendent with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. After retirement he worked for the United States Postal Service for five years in Grove City, Ohio. In 1978 he moved back to his old homestead in Gallipolis. He was a past member of the Gallipolis Elks Lodge 3107, NRA, DAV, and was a current member of the Air Force Sergeants Association and AARP.

He is survived by his wife, Edith Broyles, who he married on January 20, 1952 at the Bergstrom Air Force Base Chapel in Austin, Texas. Two sons, Terry (Diana) Broyles of Mount Sterling, Ohio and Gary (Mary) Broyles of Galloway, Ohio. One grandson, Sebastian Broyles of Ashville, Ohio. Two great grandchildren, Megan and Logan Broyles. Two sisters, Maridell Wiseman of Gallipolis, and Karen Clark of Bradenton, Florida. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Monday September 14, 2015 from 6-9 PM. He will be laid to rest at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens with Full

Military Honors, presented by the United States Air Force and the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail, in a private family service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Make a Wish Foundation or any charity of your choice.

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