HIGH CHARLES M

CPT Charles M. High was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/29/2020 at the age of 81.3
Kinston, NC
Flight Classes 68-8 and 68-10
Date of Birth 08/14/1939
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/101 AVN 101 ABN in 68-69, B/5 TC BN 101 ABN in 69
Call sign in Vietnam COMANCHERO
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More detail on this person: Charles Manselle High August 14, 1939 - November 29, 2020 Mr. Charles Manselle High, age 81, passed away on November 29, 2020, at Lenoir UNC Hospital. Born August 14, 1939, he was the only child of Chester and Jewel Beatrice High. His father's career with the railroad took him from Arkansas to California in his early life. Charlie, as he was known, earned his BS degree from St. Leo College. He had a full career that spanned 21 years with the US Army where he was a helicopter pilot retiring in 1977 at the rank of Captain. Never one to be idle, he began working with Smithfield Foods at their meatpacking plant in Kinston where he was a supervisor for many years. A talented craftsman, he enjoyed woodworking, particularly building and refinishing furniture. Charlie was an active member of Faith Fellowship Church in Kinston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Arlene B. High in 2003. However, he found great love in his second marriage to Ellen Joyce High and nothing gave him more enjoyment than their date nights which included going out to dinner and a movie. Charlie is survived by his wife, Ellen Joyce High of the home; children Taren Semiklose (Joe) of California, Terry Taylor (Patrick) of Germany, Mickey High of Charlotte, Lesley Arena (Robert) of Texas, Brenda Kornegay (Randy) of Kinston, and Jimmy Lee Carter (Rebecca) of Kinston; grandchildren, Erika, Brendan, Chelsea, Clark, Rose, Amelia, Jacob, Madeline, Archer, Bradley and Cassie; and great-grandchildren, Riley, Amanda, Brayden, Carolina, and Bentley. Graveside services will be held at 1 PM Saturday, December 5th, at the Snow Hill Cemetery with Pastor John Robert Harris officiating. The service will conclude with Military Honors. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 11 AM - 12:30 PM at Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service and also immediately following the service at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to Faith Fellowship Church, 2278 Pauls Path Road, Kinston, NC 28504.

Burial information: Snow Hill Cemetery, Snow Hill, NC

This information was last updated 12/06/2020

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024