More detail on this person: ADKINSON III,Charles A. "Chuck", CW5 (US Army, Retired) 66 of
Marysville died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his residence with his devoted wife at his side following
a 21-month journey with cancer. A husband, friend and Master Army Aviator, Chuck conquered life and
inspired all who knew him with his courage, humility, and zest for life along the lines of
excellence. He enlisted in the US Army on December 14, 1967, and retired from the Ohio Army National
Guard on his 60th birthday following a stellar 40 year career. He bravely served as a combat
helicopter pilot in Vietnam where he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star and
numerous Air Medals, and later served a deployment to the Middle East during The Global War on
Terror. Always modest, Chuck was admired for his professionalism, dedication, loyalty, and bravery
by those that had the honor to serve and fight beside him. He was a 1966 graduate of Dayton
Chaminade High School, attended The Ohio State University, and received a Bachelor's Degree from
Capital University. As a civilian, Chuck served as an international corporate pilot for AEP and
Borden, among others. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church and was a member of
American Legion Post #79, VFW Post #3320, Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, and the Vintage
Drag Bike Racing Association. Chuck appreciated vintage motorcycles and sports cars and restored
several through the years. He was a compassionate animal lover and often brought home stray dogs
and cats to care for. More than anything, he was a loving husband and the type of friend we should
all be so lucky to have. He was born March 24, 1948, in Toledo, the oldest of 8 children, to the
late Charles Alton Jr. and Dorothea (Ferguson) Adkinson. He was preceded in death by his sister,
Suzanne Kromer. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Susan Orr Adkinson; his siblings, David
(Jean) Adkinson, Patrick (Debbie) Adkinson, and Teri (Terry) Buchanan, each of Beavercreek; Dianne
Adkinson, Dayton; Philip (Vickie) Adkinson, Cincinnati; and Steven Adkinson, Dayton; many nieces and
nephews; and countless friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 23,
2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Marysville. Father David Poliafico will
officiate, and Military Rites will be conducted by the Ohio Army National Guard. Burial will take
place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington DC. Friends may call from 2-4 and
6-8 P.M. Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Mannasmith Funeral Home, Marysville. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Union County Humane Society. Condolences may be expressed at
www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com
Published in Dayton Daily News on May 18, 2014
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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