Charles E. Kanode

Charles E. Kanode, age 79 of Henry, Virginia passed away Friday, November 21, 2008. He was born March 1, 1929 in Galax (Carroll County) Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Eva M. Kanode; two daughters, Diana L. Goering and husband Douglas of San Antonio, Texas and Linda R. Montalbano of Richmond, Virginia; two grandsons, Karl Goering and Joseph (Jay) Montalbano; one granddaughter, Barbara L. Goering. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Fern B. Kanode of Axton, Virginia; five nephews; and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his father Delmar L. Kanode, mother Lattie L. Kanode, son Barry L. Kanode, brother Roland A. Kanode; sisters Evelyn L. Ziglar and Mary W. Farmer. Mr. Kanode was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church where he served as Secretary of the Brotherhood for many years, Deacon, and was a member of the church choir. He retired from the United States Army with over twenty-two years of active service in the grade of Chief Warrant Officer W-4. He was a senior Army aviator (Helicopter and fixed wing) for over 16 years. He served in Korea during the war and was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam during the war. He was awarded air medals, commendation medals and numerous campaign medals. He was awarded the Legion of Merit at his retirement from military service. He received the Veteran of the Year Award in recognition of outstanding service to his country, and his community by the veteran organizations of Martinsville – Henry County November 12, 2005. He was employed by Virginia Department of Social Service for eight years and was the Personnel and Safety Director for Henry County Plywood Corporation for seven years. He was the Quartermaster for United Henry County VFW Post 2820 for over fourteen years and he was a life time member of the Disabled American Veterans Post 52. Funeral services will be conducted from Mill Creek Baptist Church 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2008 with Rev. Tom Teems officiating. Interment will be in Virginia State Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, Virginia. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:30 to 2:30 Sunday. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.