More detail on this person: George Oliver Charity III, 77, passed away on June 1, 2016 at Hospice
El Paso Center for Compassionate Care.
He was born in Charles City, Virginia on October 12, 1938, the only child of George Oliver Charity,
Jr. and Audrey Bradby Charity.
George earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Virginia State College (now
University), Petersburg, Virginia.
A career military officer, he served in the United States Army for more than twenty years, retiring
in El Paso, Texas in 1984 with the rank of Major. His service included two tours in Vietnam, during
which time he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial
flight; the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement; and the Air Medal for meritorious
achievement while participating in aerial flight.
After retirement from the military, George taught briefly in the El Paso Independent School District
before becoming project manager for a civilian contractor tasked with designing training materials
for military technical courseware. Overlapping these endeavors, he spent almost 20 years teaching
motorcycle safety for both the military and El Paso Community College.
A long-time, devoted member of the El Paso Five Points Lions Club, George epitomized the
organization's motto: We Serve. He had the privilege of serving as the club's president and was the
club's secretary/treasurer for many years.
His family, flying, motorcycles and photography were his passions. During his seventy-seven years he
touched the lives of many who will carry fond memories.
George was preceded in death by his son, David Jemal Charity. He is survived by his devoted wife of
52 years, Laura Hendrick Charity; daughter, Robin Charity Glaze and her husband Tom Glaze; son
George Oliver Charity IV and his wife Jennifer Charity; grandchildren, Oliver Lakeem Macias, Tyler
Brynn Charity, and Abbey Road Charity; and a number of other family members and devoted friends.
A Memorial Service will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Sunset Funeral
Home-West.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Texas Lions Camp (www.lionscamp.com); the American
Cancer Society (www.cancer.org); or to a charity of your choice.
Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West, 480 N. Resler Dr. Please visit our online register
book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net
This information was last updated 06/20/2016
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