Charles Edward "Chile", went to be with the Lord after courageously battling a lengthy illness.
The family moved to Orange, Texas when he was aged twelve. He graduated from Orange High and worked in the family business until 1941 when he was called to serve his country in World War II, 6th Infantry, Red Star Division, Sightseeing 6 Company E. He starting as platoon leader and subsequently assuming the position of company commander leading the division which, despite the fact that they were outnumbered three Japanese soldiers for every American soldier, persevered and played a critical role in liberating the Philippines from Japan. During his service, he was responsible for the administration, training, tactical employment of the unit in combat which included 190 officers and enlisted men. He received commendations of a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement and a Purple Heart for an injury during war.
Upon returning to Orange, he met and married Mildred (Ellis) and they raised five children together.
He served as Little Cypress School Board Trustee from 1958 until 1970, served his church as Deacon, and Director of Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Lighting and Sound and Transportation. He also was an active member of the Lion's Club.
Chile and Mildred were happily married for thirty years until her death March 6, 1977.
He retired from Dupont after thirty three years of service as a production foreman. He was also an entrepreneur and an inventor.
When he married Jo Ann Conway, to whom he was married for thirty one years until his death, the two began one his favorite pastimes, traveling in the trusty RV. He and Jo Ann also had the opportunity to enjoy a month long trip to the Phillipines to commemorate that country's 55 year anniversary of liberation from Japan.
When he received a dire prognosis in August 2007, Chile decided it was time to take a trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas!
Chile was preceded in death by his parents Charles A and Henrietta (Merrill) Alborn;, his first wife, Mildred, his brother, Gus Alborn, and grand-daughter, Denise Carnley.
Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife, Jo Ann, his sons David Carnley, Michael Carnley and wife Frances, Larry Melton and partner Della Hutchison, daughters Mary West, Susan McKay and husband Mark, Deborah Rawls, Lauryi Knowles and husband Kevin, Sue Landry and husband Michael, sister Ruth Wright, grandchildren Theresa Henderson and husband Brian, David Carnley II, Angela Torgesen and husband Jay, Jeff Book and wife Becky, Jared Carnley and wife Laine, Gary Wade Carnley, Ben McKay, Garrett Robbins and wife Jessica, Jon Knowles and wife Amy, Shonda Robbins and partner Ian, Jesse Rawls, Laura Rawls, Taylor Melton and Callie Melton , eleven great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and best friend Jack Peveto.
The family moved to Orange, Texas when he was aged twelve. He graduated from Orange High and worked in the family business until 1941 when he was called to serve his country in World War II, 6th Infantry, Red Star Division, Sightseeing 6 Company E. He starting as platoon leader and subsequently assuming the position of company commander leading the division which, despite the fact that they were outnumbered three Japanese soldiers for every American soldier, persevered and played a critical role in liberating the Philippines from Japan. During his service, he was responsible for the administration, training, tactical employment of the unit in combat which included 190 officers and enlisted men. He received commendations of a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement and a Purple Heart for an injury during war.
Upon returning to Orange, he met and married Mildred (Ellis) and they raised five children together.
He served as Little Cypress School Board Trustee from 1958 until 1970, served his church as Deacon, and Director of Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Lighting and Sound and Transportation. He also was an active member of the Lion's Club.
Chile and Mildred were happily married for thirty years until her death March 6, 1977.
He retired from Dupont after thirty three years of service as a production foreman. He was also an entrepreneur and an inventor.
When he married Jo Ann Conway, to whom he was married for thirty one years until his death, the two began one his favorite pastimes, traveling in the trusty RV. He and Jo Ann also had the opportunity to enjoy a month long trip to the Phillipines to commemorate that country's 55 year anniversary of liberation from Japan.
When he received a dire prognosis in August 2007, Chile decided it was time to take a trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas!
Chile was preceded in death by his parents Charles A and Henrietta (Merrill) Alborn;, his first wife, Mildred, his brother, Gus Alborn, and grand-daughter, Denise Carnley.
Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife, Jo Ann, his sons David Carnley, Michael Carnley and wife Frances, Larry Melton and partner Della Hutchison, daughters Mary West, Susan McKay and husband Mark, Deborah Rawls, Lauryi Knowles and husband Kevin, Sue Landry and husband Michael, sister Ruth Wright, grandchildren Theresa Henderson and husband Brian, David Carnley II, Angela Torgesen and husband Jay, Jeff Book and wife Becky, Jared Carnley and wife Laine, Gary Wade Carnley, Ben McKay, Garrett Robbins and wife Jessica, Jon Knowles and wife Amy, Shonda Robbins and partner Ian, Jesse Rawls, Laura Rawls, Taylor Melton and Callie Melton , eleven great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and best friend Jack Peveto.
Charles Edward "Chile", went to be with the Lord after courageously battling a lengthy illness.
The family moved to Orange, Texas when he was aged twelve. He graduated from Orange High and worked in the family business until 1941 when he was called to serve his country in World War II, 6th Infantry, Red Star Division, Sightseeing 6 Company E. He starting as platoon leader and subsequently assuming the position of company commander leading the division which, despite the fact that they were outnumbered three Japanese soldiers for every American soldier, persevered and played a critical role in liberating the Philippines from Japan. During his service, he was responsible for the administration, training, tactical employment of the unit in combat which included 190 officers and enlisted men. He received commendations of a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement and a Purple Heart for an injury during war.
Upon returning to Orange, he met and married Mildred (Ellis) and they raised five children together.
He served as Little Cypress School Board Trustee from 1958 until 1970, served his church as Deacon, and Director of Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Lighting and Sound and Transportation. He also was an active member of the Lion's Club.
Chile and Mildred were happily married for thirty years until her death March 6, 1977.
He retired from Dupont after thirty three years of service as a production foreman. He was also an entrepreneur and an inventor.
When he married Jo Ann Conway, to whom he was married for thirty one years until his death, the two began one his favorite pastimes, traveling in the trusty RV. He and Jo Ann also had the opportunity to enjoy a month long trip to the Phillipines to commemorate that country's 55 year anniversary of liberation from Japan.
When he received a dire prognosis in August 2007, Chile decided it was time to take a trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas!
Chile was preceded in death by his parents Charles A and Henrietta (Merrill) Alborn;, his first wife, Mildred, his brother, Gus Alborn, and grand-daughter, Denise Carnley.
Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife, Jo Ann, his sons David Carnley, Michael Carnley and wife Frances, Larry Melton and partner Della Hutchison, daughters Mary West, Susan McKay and husband Mark, Deborah Rawls, Lauryi Knowles and husband Kevin, Sue Landry and husband Michael, sister Ruth Wright, grandchildren Theresa Henderson and husband Brian, David Carnley II, Angela Torgesen and husband Jay, Jeff Book and wife Becky, Jared Carnley and wife Laine, Gary Wade Carnley, Ben McKay, Garrett Robbins and wife Jessica, Jon Knowles and wife Amy, Shonda Robbins and partner Ian, Jesse Rawls, Laura Rawls, Taylor Melton and Callie Melton , eleven great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and best friend Jack Peveto.
The family moved to Orange, Texas when he was aged twelve. He graduated from Orange High and worked in the family business until 1941 when he was called to serve his country in World War II, 6th Infantry, Red Star Division, Sightseeing 6 Company E. He starting as platoon leader and subsequently assuming the position of company commander leading the division which, despite the fact that they were outnumbered three Japanese soldiers for every American soldier, persevered and played a critical role in liberating the Philippines from Japan. During his service, he was responsible for the administration, training, tactical employment of the unit in combat which included 190 officers and enlisted men. He received commendations of a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement and a Purple Heart for an injury during war.
Upon returning to Orange, he met and married Mildred (Ellis) and they raised five children together.
He served as Little Cypress School Board Trustee from 1958 until 1970, served his church as Deacon, and Director of Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Lighting and Sound and Transportation. He also was an active member of the Lion's Club.
Chile and Mildred were happily married for thirty years until her death March 6, 1977.
He retired from Dupont after thirty three years of service as a production foreman. He was also an entrepreneur and an inventor.
When he married Jo Ann Conway, to whom he was married for thirty one years until his death, the two began one his favorite pastimes, traveling in the trusty RV. He and Jo Ann also had the opportunity to enjoy a month long trip to the Phillipines to commemorate that country's 55 year anniversary of liberation from Japan.
When he received a dire prognosis in August 2007, Chile decided it was time to take a trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas!
Chile was preceded in death by his parents Charles A and Henrietta (Merrill) Alborn;, his first wife, Mildred, his brother, Gus Alborn, and grand-daughter, Denise Carnley.
Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife, Jo Ann, his sons David Carnley, Michael Carnley and wife Frances, Larry Melton and partner Della Hutchison, daughters Mary West, Susan McKay and husband Mark, Deborah Rawls, Lauryi Knowles and husband Kevin, Sue Landry and husband Michael, sister Ruth Wright, grandchildren Theresa Henderson and husband Brian, David Carnley II, Angela Torgesen and husband Jay, Jeff Book and wife Becky, Jared Carnley and wife Laine, Gary Wade Carnley, Ben McKay, Garrett Robbins and wife Jessica, Jon Knowles and wife Amy, Shonda Robbins and partner Ian, Jesse Rawls, Laura Rawls, Taylor Melton and Callie Melton , eleven great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and best friend Jack Peveto.
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