Charles Joseph (Charlie Joe) Deane Sr., 89, of 1308 McAllister Drive, Covington, Virginia died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor.

Mr. Deane was born April 27, 1930 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Howard and Pearl Cooke Deane.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles J. Deane, Jr. in 2018 and also by two sisters, Martha Deane and Regina Boswell.

He was employed in the maintenance department at Dabney Lancaster Community College for 25 years.

He was a member of the Virginia National Guard with 43 years of service, 20 years of which were full-time Civil Service.

Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Margaret Owens Deane of Covington; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Cheri Deane of Reidsville, NC; a daughter, Catherine Deane of Bridgewater; three grandchildren, Charles J. Deane, III of Roanoke, Jennifer Deane of San Diego, CA, and Lauren Reagan and her husband, Will of Wilmington, NC; three great grandchildren and one sister, Ann Bryan of Kelford, NC.

In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

The Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Virginia, handled the arrangements.