Charles R. Young, 88, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully Friday, May 27, 2016 in Port Charlotte.

Born July 25, 1927 in Aberdeen, Ohio, to the late Oscar and Bessie Mae (nee – Butts) Young, Charles, a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of WWII and retired electrical engineer for AT&T., with his wife Delia moved, from Sandwich, IL to Port Charlotte in 1990. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Delia V. Young; and daughter Emilie J. Young. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister and a son, Charles Louis Young.

Visitation will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. with funeral service and military honors at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. A private committal will be held later at Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Port Charlotte.

In lieu of flowers, memorial bequests in Charles name are suggested to Tidewell Hospice Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34238.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.