Dr. Charles Edward Van Winkle

Following a brief illness, Dr. Charles Edward Van Winkle of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on August 8, 2016. He passed away at home, peacefully and comfortably, surrounded by family and love. Dr. Van Winkle was born on June 7, 1932, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Glenn Haley Van Winkle and Thelma June Duff Van Winkle. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1950. Following a tour of duty with the navy during the Korean War, he earned his bachelor degree from Marshall University in 1957. He went on to graduate from Loyola University of Chicago with a degree in dentistry, and he practiced dentistry for 45 years in West Virginia and Florida. His service in the navy sparked a love of travel, and Dr. Van Winkle traveled as far and frequently as possible, usually with his wife or one or more of his children. In addition to traveling throughout the United States, he traveled to 64 countries on 6 continents, and enjoyed recalling details of geography, culture, cuisine, and events for each place he visited. When he wasn’t traveling, he was known to go to the international airport and spend the afternoon watching travelers, guessing where and for what reasons they were traveling. He raised three children, encouraging them to pursue college educations, develop professional careers, and explore the world through travel, which they all did and continue to do. He modeled many valuable characteristics for his family, including his professional work ethic and his financial responsibility. He was artistically gifted, especially as a dancer and singer, and he could be exceedingly generous and supportive. Dr. Van Winkle made friends easily everywhere he went. He is survived by his daughter, Aniseh (Vanessa) Ghaderi, and son-in-law, Ahmad Ghaderi, and by his son, Charles Phillip Van Winkle, and daughter-in-law, Rachelle Anne Jacobs Van Winkle. His was the proud grandfather of 11, and the great-grandfather of 5, all of whom survive him as well. He was preceded in death by his wife, Drema Louise Van Winkle, as well as his parents and his brothers, Dr. Glenn Fredrick Van Winkle and Dr. Joseph W. Van Winkle. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, August 12, 2016, from 6:00pm and 8:00pm at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, at 409 6th Avenue in St. Albans, West Virginia. The funeral ceremony will begin at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral home at 9:00am on Saturday, August 13, 2016. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dr. Van Winkle's life. He will be buried in Grandview Memorial Park in Dunbar with his family. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a local chapter of the Salvation Army. The family would like to express gratitude to Dr. David Klein, Dr. Van Winkle’s primary care physician, for his exceptionally personal care during the last four years.

Dr. Charles Edward Van Winkle

June 7, 1932 - August 8, 2016