Charles S. Cedars, GySgt, USMC Retired

GySgt. Charles S. Cedars, USMC Ret , 84, of Newport, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston.

A private graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Karl Zorowski.

Charles was born March 20, 1937, in Salisbury, Maryland to the late John and Marion Cedars. He honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 21 years, and later worked in Civil Service at Cherry Point where he retired from. Charles was a member of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Morehead City and coached the Carteret County Special Olympics for 9 years. He loved archery and competed in the Senior Games where he was the State Champion twice. Charles was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 58-1/2 years, Elvira M. Cedars of the home; daughter, Joan Cedars and husband Greg Robison of Greenville; son, Eric Cedars and wife Tonya of New Bern; sister, Rose Marie Schwier of Salisbury, MD; and grandchildren, Matthew Cedars and Lillian Cedars.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jane Parsons; and brothers, John Phillip Cedars and Albert Cedars.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Charles Cedars, may be made to St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 111 Hodges St, Morehead City, NC 28557 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC.