Charles Willard Nottingham of Virginia Beach

Charles Willard Nottingham passed away September 28, 2021 at Liza’s Residential Care Home, with his family by his side.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Huckstep Cross; three step-sisters, Robin Cross Spruill of Chesapeake, VA, Kim Davis of Lexington, NC and Vicki Dray of Virginia Beach; numerous nieces and nephews and their families; and four first cousins, Wayne and Stanley Nottingham of NC and Ray and Jay Hopper of VA and their families.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willard N. Nottingham; grandparents, Charles T. and Ruth Watts Huckstep and Southey T. and Margaret Nottingham; a step-sister, Michele Pickens; and a nephew.

Charlie, a native of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, graduated from Kempsville High School, Chowan College and Atlantic Christian College. He retired after 31 years with Nash Finch/MDV. Charlie was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, where he enjoyed singing in the choir and cherished his friends and Sunday School class members.

His family would like to thank Wanda Washington, his caregiver with Visiting Angels, for her loving devotion during his illness. Rudy and Lala from the Care home were especially a comfort to Charlie and his family. Kindred Hospice of Virginia Beach provided comfort and excellent care to Charlie and his family during his last days.

A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, October 2nd at 11:00 AM from the graveside of the Parksley Cemetery, with Rev. Bob Boyce officiating. Memorial donations may be made to The Coalition Against Domestic Violence, P.O. Box 3, Onancock, VA 23417, or flowers will be accepted. 

Funeral arrangements are by the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley.

To sign the online guestbook, visit www.thorntonfuneralhome.net.

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