Charles Darwin

DADEVILLE — Mr. Charles R. Darwin, 82, died Sept. 7, 2018. Mr. Darwin was born in Dayton, Tenn. Nov. 28, 1935. Mr. Darwin was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Georgia Ann McGraw Darwin. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Janice Burkett Sanders Darwin. He is also survived by his brother, Gordon G. Darwin; his children, Charles R. Darwin (Julie) and Michael A. Darwin (Virginia); his grandchildren, David Darwin, Jana Darwin, Christopher Darwin, Andrew Darwin, Joseph Darwin, Stephen Darwin and Daniel Darwin; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Darwin graduated from Auburn University in Aug. 1958 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He joined NASA in 1962 and had an outstanding career spanning 31 years with NASA ultimately retiring as the Director of Program Development at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Mr. Darwin was active in social, community and civic organizations. He also served on the Auburn University Alumni Engineering Council and as president of the Harbor Pointe Homeowners Association. He loved lake life, socializing, tailgating and motor home traveling. Visitation for Mr. Darwin will be held Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville, Alabama at noon followed by a service at 1 p.m. and a graveside service at 3 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery in Auburn, Ala. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Red Ridge United Methodist Church. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home in Camp Hill, Alabama is in charge of the arrangements.