Charles Warren Askins

Charles Warren Askins, 73, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, May 21, 2008 at his home. Born in Ohio County on December 1, 1934, Mr. Askins was the son of the late Murray and Pauline Daniel Askins; was a graduate of Purdue University; was a retired pharmacist and later retired from the City of Owensboro where he worked in the Sanitation Department; was a member of Kirk Memorial United Methodist Church and attended Trinity Episcopal Church; and an Army veteran. Mr. Askins was a lifetime member of the AMVETS Post 75 and a KY Colonel. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Carol Thompson Askins in 1994.

Mr. Askins is survived by sons, David C. Askins of Henderson and Joseph D. Askins of Owensboro; and his faithful friend, Buddy.

Services are 2 P.M. Friday, May 23, 2008 at Glenn Funeral Home with Dr. Glenn Sowards officiating followed by burial in Owensboro Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by VFW Post 696. Visitation will be from 4-8 P.M. on Thursday and after 12 noon on Friday at the funeral home

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