Charles H. Cordell

Charles H. Cordell, 98, of Columbus, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

He was a son of the late John and Jensie Baker Cordell. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Mason Cordell, five brothers, and one sister.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Riddle Ward Cordell; two step-daughters, Patricia Bird and Carolyn Dayton; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He later retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad in 1986 following 40 years of service. A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Cordell resided at Tryon Estates, Columbus, since 2015. He was a member of Hendersonville First Baptist Church.

The funeral service, with military honors, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 20, at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Black Mountain.

The family appreciates the excellent care Mr. Cordell received at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Charlie’s honor to a charity of one’s choice.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.