Charles Ernest Deubler

Charles Ernest "Chubby" Deubler, 98, of Charlotte, North Carolina, and formerly of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC. "Chubby" as he was known to his family and friends, was born in East Stroudsburg on December 1, 1924, the son of Leroy and Frances Deubler. He grew up there was well known for his basketball and baseball talents. In fact, he had the eyes of minor league baseball scouts before he answered his country’s call to service and enlisted in the United States Navy on March 26, 1943. He served faithfully aboard the destroyer USS MacKenzie (DD-614) as a gunman during some major WWII battles. His honorable service earned him the following medals: European Theater medal with 3 stars, the American Theater medal and the Victory medal before his honorable discharge on January 17, 1946. Charles returned to Pennsylvania and went to work as a polisher for Ronson Corporation. While at a baseball game, he met the young Nancy Wiley, and knew he had found his wife. They were married on September 3, 1955. They were blessed with a daughter, Susan, and a son Glenn who passed away shortly after he was born. When Ronson Corporation shut down, Chubby went to work as a custodian for J M Hill Elementary School. There, he was beloved by both staff and students for his janitorial skills, his sense of humor and his ability to show how he cared for everyone. He ultimately retired and in the mid 1990’s, they moved to Charlotte to be closer to their daughter and family. When not working, Chubby used his musical talents to teach others his favorite instrument, the tenor banjo. He was an excellent musician and was a superb tenor banjo player, known for not only teaching, but travelling to different clubs and restaurants with other musicians to provide live entertainment for their patrons. Most of all, Charles lived a life of service and love. Whether caring for his nation, his friends, or his family, he was a blessing to know and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Charles is survived by his wife, Nancy of Charlotte; his daughter, Sue (husband Aran) Abramovich of Charlotte; two grandchildren: Karen (husband Hunter) Clamp of Sharon, SC and Amy Abramovich of Charlotte; two great grandchildren: Kallie and Colton; a niece, Joanne Brown and a nephew Lee Deubler. Charles is further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his newborn son, Glenn; his brother, Leroy and his sister, Verna. In honor of his military service, Charles will be laid to rest at Salisbury National Cemetery with full honors. Committal services led by Mr. Michael Neddo will take place at the outdoor committal chapel at 1 pm on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. In memory of his sacrifice, the family would appreciate any memorials in Charles’ name be made to the local chapter of your VFW or American Legion Post. To share memories, photos and condolences, please visit www.LoweNeddoFuneralHome.com

Charles Ernest Deubler

December 1, 1924 - March 6, 2023