Official Obituary of
Charles I. Heverly
February 3, 1929 ~ January 16, 2019 (age 89) 89 Years Old
Charles Heverly Obituary
Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, Charles I. Heverly, 89, of Lock Haven, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Charles was born in Howard, the son of the late Charles and Murle Heverly. Foster parents were Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Kline of Howard.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wilson, of Lock Haven, whom he married at the Quantico Marine Chapel in 1951. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Pamela Heverly of Lock Haven and Lisa (Edward) Molloy of Rhode Island; a grandson and grand-daughter-in-law, Drs. Eric Charles and Roya Molloy of Kansas; a granddaughter, Christa Elizabeth Molloy of Florida; a great-grandson, Kian Molloy; a great-granddaughter, Tara Molloy; and many cousins.
Charles attended Howard Public Schools, West Chester State Teachers College, Marine Corps Officers School, Penn State University and the Army Command and General Staff College. While in the Army, he also studied Commercial Communications with AT&T in New York City and Philadelphia.
Charles was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in Marine Corps Reserve in 1951 and served as an Anti-tank Platoon Leader, Rifle Platoon Leader and Regimental Special Services Officer in the 5th Marine Regiment during the Korean War.
He was a Captain in the Williamsport Marine Corps Reserve prior to accepting an active duty commission in the Army. Between active service in the Marine Corps and the Army, he taught school for several years at South Williamsport and Lock Haven Junior High Schools.
Charles served in various command and staff positions while assigned to Armored and Signal units in Europe, Asia and the United States. He was a Wire Engineer in MACV Headquarters, Saigon during the Vietnam War and Adjutant and Detachment Commander of the 160th Signal Group in Germany. He also served as Operations Officer and Paratrooper in the Communications Support Element, United States Strike Command, where he planned communications support for contingency operations in parts of Africa and the Middle East.
Other duties entailed the planning and deployment of military communications equipment and personnel, in support of manned space missions. During the Berlin Blockade, he deployed with armored units to forward operating areas in Germany; and to forward areas in the U.S. with the First Armored Division during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
He served as Chief of Communications Security for the Southern Region of NATO (Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta and Cyprus) while assigned to Allied Forces Southern Europe in Naples, Italy.
His final assignment was with the Army Strategic Communications Command with duty as Chief of Communications-Electronics in the Army Intelligence Command.
Charles’ awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal and the Joint Services Commendation Medal.
He and his beloved wife of over 67 years enjoyed spending time with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as traveling after his retirement.
He met Pat at a Big Dance band at Hecla Park in 1951 and he asked her to go roller skating the following night. While skating, he claims she tripped him and he fell for her – and has continued to fall for her for over 67 years.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, PA 17745.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com
Charles was born in Howard, the son of the late Charles and Murle Heverly. Foster parents were Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Kline of Howard.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wilson, of Lock Haven, whom he married at the Quantico Marine Chapel in 1951. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Pamela Heverly of Lock Haven and Lisa (Edward) Molloy of Rhode Island; a grandson and grand-daughter-in-law, Drs. Eric Charles and Roya Molloy of Kansas; a granddaughter, Christa Elizabeth Molloy of Florida; a great-grandson, Kian Molloy; a great-granddaughter, Tara Molloy; and many cousins.
Charles attended Howard Public Schools, West Chester State Teachers College, Marine Corps Officers School, Penn State University and the Army Command and General Staff College. While in the Army, he also studied Commercial Communications with AT&T in New York City and Philadelphia.
Charles was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in Marine Corps Reserve in 1951 and served as an Anti-tank Platoon Leader, Rifle Platoon Leader and Regimental Special Services Officer in the 5th Marine Regiment during the Korean War.
He was a Captain in the Williamsport Marine Corps Reserve prior to accepting an active duty commission in the Army. Between active service in the Marine Corps and the Army, he taught school for several years at South Williamsport and Lock Haven Junior High Schools.
Charles served in various command and staff positions while assigned to Armored and Signal units in Europe, Asia and the United States. He was a Wire Engineer in MACV Headquarters, Saigon during the Vietnam War and Adjutant and Detachment Commander of the 160th Signal Group in Germany. He also served as Operations Officer and Paratrooper in the Communications Support Element, United States Strike Command, where he planned communications support for contingency operations in parts of Africa and the Middle East.
Other duties entailed the planning and deployment of military communications equipment and personnel, in support of manned space missions. During the Berlin Blockade, he deployed with armored units to forward operating areas in Germany; and to forward areas in the U.S. with the First Armored Division during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
He served as Chief of Communications Security for the Southern Region of NATO (Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta and Cyprus) while assigned to Allied Forces Southern Europe in Naples, Italy.
His final assignment was with the Army Strategic Communications Command with duty as Chief of Communications-Electronics in the Army Intelligence Command.
Charles’ awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal and the Joint Services Commendation Medal.
He and his beloved wife of over 67 years enjoyed spending time with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as traveling after his retirement.
He met Pat at a Big Dance band at Hecla Park in 1951 and he asked her to go roller skating the following night. While skating, he claims she tripped him and he fell for her – and has continued to fall for her for over 67 years.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, PA 17745.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com
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