Charles Bernard Whitehurst Sr.

"Life provides a series of challenges that offer an opportunity for superior Achievement". (Words coined by Charles B. Whitehurst, Sr.) And so it was that the Honorable, Major Charles Bernard Whitehurst Sr. was born on June 4, 1938 to the parents of the late John and Bernice Whitehurst in the City of Portsmouth, VA. Charles was called to his ultimate service on June 4th, 2016 at his home in Chesapeake surrounded by his family and loved ones. Charles was a product of the Portsmouth Public School system where he attended Chestnut Street School, Riddick Weaver Elementary, SH Clarke and in June 1956 was graduated from the I C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, VA. He then enlisted into the Marine Corps. Possessing superior skills necessary for an unrestricted officer assignment throughout the Marine Corps, he was promoted to Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Captain and Major. He served three separate duty assignments with the Republic of South Vietnam - retiring in September 1976. He was elected as the Portsmouth Treasurer, member of the Portsmouth City Council and as the Vice Mayor retiring in 2012. He was preceded in death by his siblings John Whitehurst Jr., Jeanette Whitehurst, Marian Archie Person-Russell, and Walter Edward Person. He leaves his wife Dollise Howard- Whitehurst who resides Chesapeake; a daughter Lisa Whitehurst Pretlow (Roscoe) of Portsmouth; a son Charles B. Whitehurst Jr. of California; a brother Leon Whitehurst (Sandra) of Portsmouth, a sister Jaris Whitehurst Roberts (Joseph) of Portsmouth and a sister Janette McGrady (Anthony) of Lady Smith, Va. He also leaves three step daughters Deneita Howard-Williams (Donald) of Virginia Beach, Lisa Boyd of Portsmouth, Mimi Simmons of Baltimore, MD; a step son D' Angel Correa-Howard of FL and a special friend Elsie Whitehurst of Portsmouth. He also leaves several grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren along with several cousins, nieces and nephews and many special friends. Charles fought a courageous battle- transitioning as how he lived, with dignity, strength and honor. Our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather will be missed and will remain UNFORGETABLE in our hearts forever. SEMPER FIDELIS [Always Faithful].

Charles Bernard Whitehurst Sr.

June 4, 1938 - June 4, 2016