Charles Phillip Heltman

Charles Phillip Heltman, 80, gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.

He was a Vietnam Veteran, proudly serving the US Navy for 20 years. He was also a lineman for Bell Atlantic for almost 20 years; He was a past secretary for the Masonic Lodge in Madison.  Charles also was a member of Gauley Bridge Baptist Church.

Charles leaves behind his loving bride of 52 years, Marvelene; daughter, Andrea (Jeremy) Whiteside and son Ryan (Christine) Heltman; four wonderful grandchildren, Damian (Keeley) Elswick, Matthew and Cassie Whiteside and Kelsey Heltman; brothers, James (Lynne) and Alfred (Ilene); and host of nieces and nephews; and Debby Heltman who thought of him as her dad.

There will be a celebration of his life for family and friends on Saturday, September 22, Gauley Bridge Baptist Church, at 11:00 am.

The family would like to thank his caregiver, Annie Skaggs, as well as the hospice team who so wonderfully cared for him.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gauley Bridge Baptist Church PO BOX 787, Gauley Bridge, WV 25085

Pennington Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.

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