Charles Wayne Blitch

April 14, 1942 - April 10, 2014

Charles Wayne Blitch, born April 14, 1942, longtime resident of Perry, Florida died peacefully at home with family and friends on Friday, April 10, 2015.  As a member of the Class of 1960, He graduated from Pasco High School.  Charles served our great country in the Florida National Guard, United States Air Force, and United States Air force Reserve.  He was a member of the American Legion and Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW).  After his military service, Charles was a commercial truck driver, both local and over the road along with wife, Ranae.  More than anything, Charles found happiness hunting and fishing with family and friends.  He attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) in Perry, Florida.  Charles is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mrs. Ranae Brown Blitch, as son, Charles Elliott Blitch, daughter, Terrie Lyne Parker, and beloved son-in-law Thomas (Pee-Wee) Parker.  He is also survived by grandson, Thomas Allen Parker Jr., and granddaughter-in-law, Brittany, and great-grandson, Mason Allen Parker. Charles is also survived by special grandson Christopher Perry Parker.  Christopher is PawPaw’s Best Bud. Other survivors include brothers-in-law, Bill (and Elaine) Brown, of Altonah, Utah, Mike Brown of Perry, Florida, Larry (and Sunnina) Brown of Goldston, North Carolina, Jack (and Ursula) Brown of Pensacola, Florida and a special cousin (sis) Stanya (and Mike) Goff, of Bartow, Florida.  Special cousins of Charles include Jack and Betty Jorgensen, of Sharpsburg, Georgia, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Special friends of Charles include Bobby and Marie Alsabrook of Houma, Louisiana, Nick and Inez Harper of Winter Haven, Florida, Richard and Billy Grey of Springfield, Missouri, Bobbie Rasmussen of Pomona Park, Florida, Allen and Jan Gunter, Jimmy and Lillian Williams, Frank and Fran Wood, Liz Geeraerts all of Perry and Holly and Daryl Longley of Mayo, as well as special neighbors Nancy and Dick Joyal and Doris Lepoma all of Perry.  His daughter’s classmates who were like his own children: Lisa Robinson, Gina Willoughby, Christie Wilson, Robin Morgan and Lynn Whitfield Lyle.  Charles was very grateful to Covenant Hospice for the patience, dedication and love he was shown during his illness.  His family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Sue Love, RN, nurse tech Amber Love and Dr. Kelly, MD.  The family will hold a memorial service to celebrate the life of Charles on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Woods Creek Road in Perry.  Beggs Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements.