Charles Van Horn

Charles Willis Van Horn Sr., 89, of Hickory passed away Friday, September 10th, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born July 7th, 1932 he was the son of the late Inez Muriel Willis Van Horn and Everette Franklin Van Horn. Charles "Lefty" retired from the furniture industry and was an avid sports fan. Go Red Sox! He enjoyed spending time outside and being close with his family.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister Hazel Ann Lovern and brother Richard Franklin Van Horn. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Sue Hedrick Van Horn of the home; sons, Charles Van Horn, Jeffery Van Horn and wife Liz; grandchildren, Bradley Van Horn and Sarah Van Horn; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends Lisa Orr, Elizabeth Matrejek and Dakota Hedrick.

The funeral will be at 11:00 AM Thursday September 16th, 2021 at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, ELCA in Hickory with Dr. Richard Graf officiating. Masks are required. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Thursday, September 16th, 2021 at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, ELCA Chapel in Hickory.

The family would like to thank the medical teams who assisted Charles and the family, Carolina Caring, Catawba Valley Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658 or at carolinacaring.org/give.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Van Horn family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.