Charles Moretz
Charles Moretz

Obituary of Charles M. Moretz

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Charles Michael Moretz, 56, of Hamptons Trailer Circle, Boone, passed away Monday evening, July 6, 2015 at his home. Charles was born August 31, 1958 in Watauga County. He retired as a sales clerk from the Boone ABC store. Charles was the greatest husband, Daddy, Popou, son, brother, uncle, father-in-law, brother-in-law, friend and a very hard worker who was loved by all who knew him. A nature lover, he enjoyed bow hunting and target shooting. But above all, he loved God and all his creations. Charles loved life, and could always see the best of any situation. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Presnell Moretz; son, Michael Scott Moretz of Fleetwood; two daughters, Samantha Nicole Moretz and Megan Moretz Hudson and husband, Brandon, and granddaughter, Abigail Hudson, all of Boone; his mother, Mary Yates Moretz of Deep Gap; sisters, Phyllis Remkus and husband, Mike, of Concord, and Lois Walker and husband, Charlie, of Boone; brothers, Dennis Moretz and wife, Cheryl, of Jonas Ridge, and Ernest Moretz and wife, Peri, of Deep Gap; and his father-in-law, Floyd Presnell and wife, Louise, of Granite Falls, sister-in-law, Kathy Pennell and husband Rick of Fleetwood, brothers-in-law, David and Bobby Presenll both of Boone, Chris Presnell and wife Santana of West Jefferson and Steve Presnell of West Jefferson. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Wade Moretz; mother-in-law, Barbara Presnell, and brother-in-law, Billy Presnell. A celebration of life service for Charles Michael Moretz will be held at a later date. The family respectfully requests no food or flowers, and suggests memorials to Medi Home Health & Hospice, 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 102, Boone, NC 28607. The family extends a special heartfelt Thank You to the Medi Home staff for their special love, care and compassion given to the Moretz family. Online condolences may be shared at the website austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Moretz family.