COLONEL CHARLES HENRY SUNDER Colonel Charles Henry Sunder, "Charlie", 87, of Southport, NC died Friday, December 13, 2013.
He was born on December 16, 1925 in Jeannette, Pa, son of the late Carl and Verie Sunder. Charles was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Southport, NC. Also, he was a Knights of Columbus 4th degree, Parish Council member, member of Pastoral Council, and lector.
He was a West Point graduate, class of 1948 and served our country in the US Army from 1944 - 1974. He was assigned to many duty stations including Germany, Okinawa, Korea, Vietnam, and retired as commander at Sunny Point (MOTSU) in Southport.
In his community he served as acting Southport City Manager, Lions Club treasurer, 4th of July boat ticket coordinator/seller, and Sacred Heart Villa transport coordinator. He was involved in the annual Southport King Mackerel Fishing Tournament, Brunswick County Schools, and Brunswick County Meals on Wheels program.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Eileen Schmucker Sunder and three daughters. Charleen Porter and her husband, Dean, of Wilmington, NC, Gail Sunder of Wilmington, NC , Sue Sunder of San Ramon, Calif and Judy Sunder Shipp (deceased) and her husband, Marshall, of Sugar Grove, NC. Additional survivors are his grandchildren: Christine Letsen Fealy, and husband, Jason, of Mobile, Ala., Carl Shipp of Durham, NC, and Hannah Shipp of Pensacola, Florida. Two great-grand children, Jackson Fealy and Sawyer Fealy. He is also survived by a brother, Richard Sunder, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. |