Charles Bert Afton Sr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Charles Bert Afton Sr. of Wilmington, North Carolina, departing on December 1, 2024 at the age of 87. Charles leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Charles is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Charles' spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Delenor Afton and Linneta Wright Afton; and his sister Loretta June Russell. He is survived by: his children, Charles Afton Jr., Debra Ellis (Dan), Cynthia Ward (Mack) and Terri Afton; his brother Carl Afton (Linda); his former wife Betty Afton; and his sisters, Joyce Baker, Sue Barendse, Harriet Doxtater and Delores Denhof (Bob). He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren, and his 7 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 30th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Greenlawn Memorial Park (1311 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28401).