Charles B. “Sarge” Hennessee, 94, of Morganton, NC, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022.
Born in Burke County, NC on October 23, 1927, he was the youngest of three children of the late Henry and Lucy Hennessee. Sarge enlisted in the US Air Force in 1945. He served in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War before retiring in 1969. Along with his family, he moved back to Morganton and worked at the maintenance department for Henredon Furniture for another 23 years. He finally retired in 1992.
Sarge is survived by his daughter, Misti Hennessee of Morganton; son, Chip Hennessee; daughter-in-law, Mary Beth Hennessee of Hickory; and granddaughter, Keri Hennessee of Hickory.
In addition to his parents, Sarge was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Esther Hennessee; and brothers, Robert A. “Fat” Hennessee and Walter Hennessee.
Per his wishes, there will be no services for Sarge.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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