The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, July 18, 1996               TAG: 9607180285
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B6   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: CHESAPEAKE                        LENGTH:   23 lines

CHARLES L. SHOLES

Charles L. Sholes, 70, of the 1200 block of Land of Promise Road, died July 17, 1996, in his residence.

Mr. Sholes, a native of Norfolk County, was retired from C&P Telephone after 38 years of service as a communication specialist. He was presently employed by World-Com. He was a member of C&P Telephone Pioneers of America, and Chesapeake 4-H Livestock Club. Mr. Sholes was a U.S. Naval veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Betty A. Sholes; two daughters, Tammie Brickhouse and Krista Weatherly, both of Chesapeake; a brother, Frank J. Sholes of Sherando, Va.; two grandchildren, Trey Brickhouse and Vicky Ayers; mother-in-law, Martha V. Norris of Chesapeake; and a nephew, Michael J. Sholes of Chesapeake.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday by the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the residence. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, is in charge.

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