Charles Edward Atwell

March 26, 1946 - March 06, 2020

Obituary For Charles Edward Atwell

***Due to the State of Emergency declared by the State of North Carolina in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Atwell family is opting to stream the service online-the link to the live-feed is below.***

Charles Edward Atwell, Jr, 73, of Raleigh, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. Charlie was born on March 26, 1946 in Annapolis, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward Atwell Sr and Dorothy Walker Atwell.

Charlie spent four years in the Air Force working as a dental hygienist. He retired from IBM where he had worked in administrative and facility management positions. With the early onset of cardiovascular disease, Charlie found few resources for support so he started his own cardiac support groups both in Maryland and in Raleigh that are still in operation today. He became a leader in Mended Hearts for the Washington D.C. chapter. He helped lead the Cardiac Support Group at the Duke Center for Living for a number of years prior to his death. Charlie had the unique ability to make everyone feel special because he genuinely cared about them.

Besides his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Gary Atwell, and his granddaughter, Heather Yvonne Atwell. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Joan Atwell, of Raleigh, North Carolina, children: Robyn Denise Tavel of Falling Waters, West Virginia and Celeste Yvonne Atwell of Marbury, Maryland, six grandchildren and six great- grandchildren and siblings: Robert Atwell of Jacksonville, North Carolina, James Atwell of Annapolis, Maryland, and Elaine O’Connor of Royal Palm Beach, Florida.

A private funeral service will be held at Renaissance Funeral Home, on September 30th at 3:00. The service will be streamed on our youtube channel here: CLICK HERE to view the funeral.

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30 Sep

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03:00 PM

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September 01, 2020

Helen Mull

My deepest condolences to Nancy and the family. Charlie was great person who could always make you smile. I'll never forget his wonderful laugh and the fun times of high school.
September 01, 2020

Mark Robbins

Charles and I went to a Neil Young concert at Walnut Creek now under and different name. I remember Charlie going crazy when his favorite NY song got played (Like a Hurricane) he was something else. great night to remember.
September 01, 2020

Mimi&Kevin

Our deepest sympathy. Sending up prayers for strength and peace love Mimi&Kevin
September 01, 2020

Paula Bahorich

I worked with Charlie at IBM when we were both Facility Managers....he was one of the good guys. Sincerest sympathy to Nancy and his family.
September 01, 2020

Robert E Atwell

Charlie was my big Brother. He helped me through life with his wisdom, wit, and all other aspects of life. He will always be my hero. Rest In Peace Big Brother.
September 01, 2020

Celeste

Awe Im going to play that now. This is his daughter. Thanks for that story. :heart:
September 01, 2020

Lucinda Hall

Dear Nancy, Charlie was my supervisor, when I was a Secretary, at IBM, in Bethesda, Maryland. He was a good supervisor and did his job with thoughtful insight. My heartfelt sympathy to you and the family.
September 01, 2020

Susan toth

Oh how he loved "the Eagles " musical group back in the day
September 01, 2020

Joanne Morin

Mark, I remember hearing this story years back....he loved that concert and enjoyed going with you!
September 01, 2020

Craig Berger

Charlie was a good friend through High School and at IBM. We shared a lot of laughs and opinions on life while carpooling to work each day. My deepest sympathies to Nancy and the entire Atwell family.