Charles Wayne Funk

Charles Wayne Funk, 84, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away June 27th of this year. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Bernard and Romaine (Whitey) Funk. He was married to Peggy Chamberlain on August 22, 1964. He is survived by his wife, loving daughter Holly and son Michael as well as grumpy pup Max and adoring girl pup, Misha. He grew up in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania graduating from Williamsburg High School in 1959 from Penn State University in 1963 and was a loyal fan. In 1964 he joined the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant which began a 20 year career which included assignments in Denver, Colorado, Bitburg, Germany, Edwards AFB California, Boston Massachusetts, San Antonio Texas, Aviano, Italy, and finally in Montgomery, Alabama where Wayne retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1984. After retiring from the Air Force, Wayne joined the staff of Troy State University at the Montgomery location where he headed the computer division for 17 years. Wayne loved sports. From his college days he played golf with friends and was fortunate enough to play some beautiful courses in Luxembourg while stationed in Germany. His love for tennis began in Texas, but continued playing against local Italian sports clubs during his assignment in Italy. While in Montgomery, Wayne played on Air Force tennis teams in competition and Senior Olympic tennis. Wayne had a group of local tennis players who regularly played local tournaments. This group, the ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) played tennis, but enjoyed each other’s company at breakfasts! Wayne was a bowler, a coach for his children’s basketball teams in Italy, a wood worker who created a toy box for Mike, doll house for Holly, a butcher block for Peggy and a beautiful desk for himself. Wayne was meticulous for details creating spreadsheets for finances, health data, and appointments which was perfect for his work as the previous President of his HOA. He also did administrative work for the Senior Follies and worked behind the scene in their performances. In order to create these documents he would often make notes on napkins or scraps of available paper. He was a regular visitor to the Waffle House and Denny’s and loved to talk with the people who worked there. Wayne was a wonderful provider who gave his family a window to the world. He was loved by his family and will be greatly missed. A Gathering of Friends will be held at Faith Chapel, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533 on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 1 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to MD Anderson Hospital would be appreciated.

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Charles Wayne Funk

May 19, 1941 - June 27, 2025