BORN

1923

DIED

2012

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Callison-Lough Funeral Home

408 West Walnut

Rogers, Arkansas

Charles Birmingham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 31, 2012.

Charles A. Birmingham, Jr., age 89, of Rogers, passed away August 31st , 2012 at his home. He was born April 16, 1923 in Watervliet, New York to the late Charles A. and Estelle Smith Birmingham. He retired as a manufacturing Engineer for IBM Corporation. He was a veteran of the US Army. Charles had lived in New York State, Colorado and then moved to Arkansas 34 years ago. He was a life member of the New York State Ranger School – Forestry School where he graduated in 1942. He was a life member of the Military Order fo the Purple Heart, Post 633 in Rogers, a Life Member of VFW Post 2841 in Brighton Colorado, he served in the 95th Infantry, 320th Engineer (c ) Battalion During WW2; ETO, Purple Heart, Bronze Star during his service from October 1942 until November 1945. He had been a member of Hoags Corners, New York Volunteer Fire Dept., and had been president of Woodcarvers of North West Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife Betsey Vincent Birmingham to whom he was married on February 15th, 1947 in Nassau, New York. , 2 sons Charles Augustine Birmingham III of Brighton, CO, Jeffrey John Birmingham of Centerton, AR, 1 daughter, Nancy Phillips Albin of Rogers, AR, 1 brother Jerry Birmingham, 1 sister Anne Birmingham of Oregon, and by 6 grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.
A Military Service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 4th at 11:00 AM at the Fayetteville National Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 4th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Callison-Lough Funeral Home Chapel in Rogers.

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September 6, 2012

Dear Mrs. Birmingham, Sons & Daughter, I met Charlie at the Rogers Wellness Center. Although I am 25 years his junior he remembered my name and was always be upbeat and fun to talk with. I have the utmost respect for him. I knew he had gone on the Honor Flight to honor our American Heroes but did not know until I read his obituary that he had earned the Bronze Star. He truly was an American Hero! Sincerely, Steve Earney, Bentonville

September 5, 2012

Linda Birmingham

Aunt Betsey, I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Charles' passing. I have fond memories of when you both came to CT many years ago in your RV to visit with us. You and the family our in my thoughts.
Jerry's daughter, Linda Birmingham

September 4, 2012

Kurt Deschler

I only met him once, and yet he earned my respect even in that one meeting. May he rest in eternal peace, your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

September 4, 2012

Charles Heeter

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you all have been in my prayers.

September 4, 2012

Nancy and Family ,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

God bless - Tim Neale

September 2, 2012

We will miss our square dance buddy
Our prayers are with the family, love you, Betsey
Carl & Reba Posey

September 2, 2012

We will miss seeing our friend at the Wellness Center. He was always on the bicycle working to stay fit.

Nancy & Jack White

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