Charles Knowlton

Charles Elmer Knowlton, Jr., 75, of Troutman, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Charles was born on July 5, 1949, in Lincoln, Maine, son of the late Charles Elmer Knowlton, Sr. and Olga Holzinger Knowlton. He proudly served in the US National Guard for twenty-eight years and obtained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Charles enjoyed doing woodworking, paint by number and puzzles in his free time and above all else, he loved his family.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Flora Flores and grandson, Cam Trudelle.

Those left to cherish the memory of Charles include his wife, Olga Flores, daughter, Kelly Trudelle (Pete), son, Jeffrey Knowlton (Kala), grandsons, Zack Trudelle, Graham, Leo and Finn Knowlton and brother, Larry Knowlton. Charles is also survived by numerous extended family members.

The family will visit with friends Saturday, November 30 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Troutman Funeral Home. Funeral services with full military honors will follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be held at a later date at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield Connecticut.