William A. Charlton Jr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 88, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Linden Square in Saline, MI. He was born December 10, 1925 in Mooreland, IN, the son of William A. and Nellie A. (Wilkinson) Charlton. He married Vonnie B. Burden and she preceded him in death on April 14, 1991. William was a member of the United States Army and served during WWII and was a member of General Patton’s Honor Guard. He was also a proud member of the Saline American Legion Post #322. In 1987 he retired from Johnson Controls. He loved to travel, he enjoyed working with his hands and even built an addition to the house along with a two-car garage. Most of all Bill loved his family. Survivors include children; Jan (Steve) Russell, Linda (Late Jimmie) Wade, Kathy Green, Bill (Sharon) Charlton, Ed (Nancy) Charlton, and Gloria Neal, and his much loved grandchildren; Christy (John) O’Mahony, Bill Charlton, Michelle (Wade) Garrette, David Farrell, and Amanda Charlton, and great-grandchildren; Daniel William O’Mahony and Rose Puakea Garrette, and one sister-in-law Eileen Charlton. He was preceded in death, in addition to his wife, by six brothers and six sisters. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline, MI. Military honors will follow the service under the auspices of the Veterans Honor Guard of Washtenaw County. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home where friends may begin calling on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 12:00 Noon until the time of service at 2:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Saline at a later date. To sign William’s guestbook, to leave a memory or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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William A. Charlton Jr

December 10, 1925 - January 13, 2014