More detail on this person: ADKINSON
III,Charles A. "Chuck", CW5 (US Army, Retired) 66
of Marysville died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his
residence with his devoted wife at his side
following a 21-month journey with cancer. A
husband, friend and Master Army Aviator, Chuck
conquered life and inspired all who knew him with
his courage, humility, and zest for life along the
lines of excellence. He enlisted in the US Army on
December 14, 1967, and retired from the Ohio Army
National Guard on his 60th birthday following a
stellar 40 year career. He bravely served as a
combat helicopter pilot in Vietnam where he was
awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze
Star and numerous Air Medals, and later served a
deployment to the Middle East during The Global
War on Terror. Always modest, Chuck was admired
for his professionalism, dedication, loyalty, and
bravery by those that had the honor to serve and
fight beside him. He was a 1966 graduate of Dayton
Chaminade High School, attended The Ohio State
University, and received a Bachelor's Degree from
Capital University. As a civilian, Chuck served as
an international corporate pilot for AEP and
Borden, among others. He attended Our Lady of
Lourdes Catholic church and was a member of
American Legion Post #79, VFW Post #3320,
Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, and the
Vintage Drag Bike Racing Association. Chuck
appreciated vintage motorcycles and sports cars
and restored several through the years. He was a
compassionate animal lover and often brought home
stray dogs and cats to care for. More than
anything, he was a loving husband and the type of
friend we should all be so lucky to have. He was
born March 24, 1948, in Toledo, the oldest of 8
children, to the late Charles Alton Jr. and
Dorothea (Ferguson) Adkinson. He was preceded in
death by his sister, Suzanne Kromer. Survivors
include his wife of 22 years, Susan Orr Adkinson;
his siblings, David (Jean) Adkinson, Patrick
(Debbie) Adkinson, and Teri (Terry) Buchanan,
each of Beavercreek; Dianne Adkinson, Dayton;
Philip (Vickie) Adkinson, Cincinnati; and Steven
Adkinson, Dayton; many nieces and nephews; and
countless friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 11:00
A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church,
Marysville. Father David Poliafico will officiate,
and Military Rites will be conducted by the Ohio
Army National Guard. Burial will take place at a
later date at Arlington National Cemetery,
Washington DC. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8
P.M. Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Mannasmith
Funeral Home, Marysville. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Union County Humane
Society. Condolences may be expressed at
www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com
Published in Dayton Daily News on May 18, 2014
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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