Charlie Ward Trussell
July 16, 2020
Charlie Ward Trussell Jr. Age 77 Of Woodbridge, VA on July 16,2020 at Sentara Northern VA Medical Center. Ward attended Walterboro High School. After graduating from Walterboro, he attended Clemson University from which he graduated in 1965. After Clemson he went on to attend the University of Virginia from which he graduated in 1969.Ward retired from US Army Night Vision Lab as Chief of the laser technology team. He was an avid soccer coach. Loved astronomy and enjoyed photography. He was a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. He enjoyed traveling, ice cream, and was a master of funny faces. Ward met the challenge of his ALS diagnosis with a sense of dignity and calm. He is survived by wife Sharon W. Trussell, Daughters Beth L. Trussell of Burbank, CA and Susan (Joe) Collet of Richmond VA, Sister Paula T. Bailey of Orangeburg, SC, Brothers E. Eugene (Mary Nell) Trussell of Lexington, SC ,Donald E. (Etta) Trussell of Orangeburg, SC, and Calvin Trussell of Barnwell, SC, Grandchildren Addison and Gavin Collet, 1 niece, 3 nephews, and 4 great nephews. All services will be private In lieu of flowers: Donations maybe be made to the ALS www.als.org
Charlie Ward Trussell Jr. Age 77 Of Woodbridge, VA on July 16,2020 at Sentara Northern VA Medical Center. Ward attended Walterboro High School. After graduating from Walterboro, he attended Clemson University from which he graduated in... View Obituary & Service Information