John Charles "Charlie" Temple

JOHN CHARLES TEMPLE  CROZET, VA… John Charles “Charlie” Temple, 73, of Crozet and previously of Staunton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 25, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Born July 27, 1943 in Darby, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of the late John Carlisle Temple, Jr. and Ethelyn (Pierce) Temple.  Charlie graduated from Wilson Memorial H.S., Woodrow Wilson Vo. Tech School, and Richmond Professional Institute (VCU).  He was employed by General Electric Co. / G.E. Fanuc and retired after 37 years of service.  His career with GE covered locations in Waynesboro, Richmond, and Charlottesville.  Charlie followed his favorite sports teams which included the Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals, UVA and VCU.  His favorite car music was vintage Rock, Motown/R&B. He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart Carolyn Jean (Weaver) Temple of Crozet.  They shared a blessed union of 51 years together.  In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter Alison A. (Temple) Moore and husband “Zeke” Michael Moore of Fredericksburg, son Michael R. Temple and girlfriend Sharon Lawler of Charlottesville, grandson Zach Moore and granddaughter Hannah Moore both of Fredericksburg, step-sister Gail (Bartley) Ferguson and step-brother Richard Bartley of Staunton, and a number of cousins.  Not to be forgotten, loyal friend Jax.  Charlie believed his greatest accomplishment in life was his family. He was preceded in death by his step-mother Frances (Graham) Bartley Temple, step-brother Graham Bartley, and sister-in-law Janet Weaver.   A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017 in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Dale Seley.  Burial will follow in Thornrose Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to The American Cancer Society, or the SPCA.