Charles “Chuck” Freeman Neikirk, 83, entered into rest September 23, 2020.
Mr. Neikirk was a native of Bucyrus, OH, a former resident of Carrollton, VA, and made North Augusta, SC his home for the past three months. He was the son of the late Karl Mason Neikirk and Arvilla Kipps Neikirk.
Mr. Neikirk was a 1958 graduate of Ohio State University in Dairy Technology. He joined the United States Army where he served as a reporter for the Stars and Stripes. His career included plant manager for Safeway Ice Cream in Hampton, VA and he retired as plant manager for Marva Maid Dairy in Newport News, VA. For 10 years, he was a member of First Norfolk Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA. He enjoyed coaching youth sports, golfing, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include two sons, Kipp Neikirk and David (Tracey) Neikirk; three grandchildren, Sophia Neikirk (Garrett) Collins, Charles Neikirk and Alexandra Neikirk; and a sister, Shirley (Richard) Bellamy.
His wife of 58 years, Marilyn Jean Bogan Neikirk joined him in eternal rest on July 24, 2022
A memorial service for both he and his wife will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Ave., Bucyrus, Ohio with Pastor Gary Schiefer officiating.
If desired, donations can be made payable to a charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted through Wise Funeral Service. End of life arrangements were also handled by Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta, North Augusta, SC. Visit the registry at www.PoseyCares.com.