Charles Chisholm

Charles Edward Chisholm, 84, died June 1, 2024, in Asheboro, NC.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2024 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Pastor Kim Snyder officiaing. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, with miltary honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

Charles was born on July 4, 1939 in Randolph County, NC, the son of the late Daniel Lacy Chisholm and Vandie Williams Chisholm. Charles was the youngest of 11 children.  He was proud of being born on July fourth.  He was an American patriot.

He is survived by his wife: Florence Chisholm and two siblings: Nancy Cox of Asheboro and Bernell Hanford of Charlotte.  Charles married Florence Luther in 1959.  They remained married for 65 years and had five children: Sherri Krewson (Rich) of Weddington, NC; Darren Chisholm (Susan) of Asheboro, NC; Rene Flynn (David) of Salisbury, NC; Trent Chisholm (Myra) and Garrett Chisholm (Beth) of Randleman, NC; twelve grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Charles attended high school in Asheboro and entered the military in 1957.  He was with the 101st Airborne Corps at Fort Campbell, KY for three years.   He later obtained a degree at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte.   He was a programmer and systems analyst in the early stages of computer technology working for Stedman’s of Asheboro and the North Carolina Department of Administration.  Later, he became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Charles re-dedicated his life to the Lord in 1983.  He attended First Assembly of God in Asheboro.  He was a good and holy man.   He was as genuine as anyone could be.  He truly cared about others more than himself.

Charles retired after suffering a stroke in the early 2000s.  Subsequently, he became an avid walker, walking up to ten miles per day.  He nursed himself back to excellent health to the point he could discard his cane and regain his driver’s license, accomplishments he was quite proud of.

Charles, also known as “Paw-Paw” was beloved by his large family.  He was a devoted husband and father.  He coached little league baseball and football, including his own children, for several years.  After retirement, he dedicated his time and energy to caring for his family, especially his grandchildren.  His home was a popular destination as he taught grandchildren to make mud pies, play baseball, shoot BB guns, and more.   He attended countless sporting events, school events, graduations, weddings, births.  He never missed a ‪Friday night‬ football game for any of his family who played or cheered.  He listened and regularly inquired about school, sports, boyfriends, girlfriends, and other interests.  He was known for his hugs.   He kept up when any of the family was away, caring for pets and looked after things at home.  He spoke with them on the phone or face-timed wanting to hear about their vacations or other doings.

He was the family patriarch and ambassador as he welcomed dozens of new family members in recent years.  Sunday dinners and holidays at Grandma’s and Paw-Paw’s small home were overflowing.  Paw-Paw had a remarkable talent of finding out what mattered most to others and then sharing in their experiences. He united the family in so many ways.  He will be missed, but his legacy will live on in his family.   All who knew him are ever so grateful to have been blessed by him.

The family will receive friends from 12:45 until 1:45 p.m. Friday, prior to the service.