Charles “Charlie” Lester Evick, 88, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

Mr. Evick was born on November 13, 1935 in Brandywine, West Virginia and was a son of the late Charles Lester and Treva Rexrode Evick. He served in the United States Army and received the Good Conduct Medal while serving. Mr. Evick worked as a route salesman for Murray Biscuit Company and later Harrisonburg Auto Auction. Upon his retirement, he volunteered for Sentara RMH Hospital. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them.  He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon.

On March 26, 1960, he married Gretta Skidmore Evick who survives.

Also surviving are his children, Sandra Evick of Broadway, Danny Evick and wife Marianne of Bridgwater; brother, James Evick of Charlottesville; sister, Janet Zirk of Milam, West Virginia; grandchildren, Jeremiah Shiflet and wife Ally Reed, Morgan D. Evick, Kyle H. Evick, Anabelle Da’Rosa; great-grandchild, Shiloh Shiflet; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Evick was preceded in death by his sister, Emma Jean Thomas; and brothers, William Evick, LeeRoy Evick.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin, West Virginia. (Due to road work on Route 33, please allow for extra travel time.) Military rites will be by the Dayton American Legion Post 27.

A memorial service on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Scott Thayer Officiating all services. The family will receive friends following the memorial service.

Those wishing to view and sign the register book may do so on Monday, June 3, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 17 Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting  www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is in charge of arrangements.