Charles O. Pershing, 80, of Noblesville, died May 2, 2014 at his residence. Born May 9, 1933 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Owen and Gladys (Schwab) Pershing.
He retired after more than 20 years with Ex-Cell-O Corporation, where he had been a field service engineer. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy and was a Korean War veteran. In his youth, he had been an avid swimmer, diver and lifeguard.
Survivors include his wife, Gwen L. Pershing; daughters, Dawn Pershing and Kimberly Pershing; grandchildren, Daniel Shea (Shireena) Wells, Brandon (Amber) Mouser, Andrea (Tyler) Mouser and Jakob Chester; and great-grandchildren, Laraea, Dayanara, Lillyanna and Lakyn.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Randall Ray Pershing; sisters, Margaret Stafford and Barbara Rollings; and uncle, John D. Pershing.
Family services will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.