Charles Olney Chase

Charles Olney Chase passed away on Monday, October 1, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born in Suffolk, MA on September 19, 1928 to the late Charles Spaulding Chase and Margaret Olney. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 67 years, Wilhelmina Gallagher Chase.

Charles enjoyed wine tasting, going to the beach, and metal detecting. He spent over 25 years in Wilmington, NC. Charles also was very involved with volunteering at the church and serving his community with Meals on Wheels.

He is survived by his son Michael Chase (Debbie); grandchildren, Karen Currier (Eddie), Breidi Norwood (Mike), Tammy Tillotson (Christopher Coleman), Brianne Tillotson (Jeff Hamilton), Joshua Chase (Samantha); great- grand children, Patrick Currier, Torre Caparatta, Joseph and Janey Norwood, Aiden and Dylan Coleman, Jackson, Brayden, Kadence, Aiden and Easton Chase.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceeded in death by his daughter Sandra Chase Nash.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at Watkin Cooper Lyon Chapel.

In lieu of flowers those wishing to make donations please consider the Mecklenburg Rescue Squad, PO Box 1539, Clarksville, VA 23927 or the Lake Country SPCA, PO Box 14, Clarksville, VA 23927.

Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Chase family and offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.watkinscooperlyon.com or by going to their Facebook page.