Philip Charron

An open-casket visitation will be held from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM on Sunday, April 14th at Fountainhead Memorial Park (7303 Babcock Street S.E. Palm Bay Florida 32909)

The graveside service will be held on the same day and same location at 10:00 AM.

Following the service, we will have a Celebration of Life Event from 11:30 - 3:30 at The American Legion (Post 163), 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL.

Philip was born in Miami, Florida to Adrien Charron and Mary Wenk, on July 9, 1942. After graduating from Southwest Miami Senior High, he attended college first at Miami-Dade College, then The University of Oklahoma, then Rollins College. He married Nancy “Judy” Julia Brown at the Trinity Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida on July 31st, 1965.

He worked as a Weather Observer, Hurricane Hunter, and Weather Reconnaissance (AWACS) with the U.S. Air Force for 15 years. He was awarded the Commandant's Award for his high ranking in 7-Level School to become a Master Sergeant. He then continued his career as a 1st Sergeant for 5 years reaching the rank of Sr. Master Sergeant. Within that career Philip was a vital participant in installing the AF Color Guard at Patrick Air Force Base. He was also an active member of the American Legion (Post 163).

Phil’s military career took him to many different states within the US as well as foreign locations including Germany, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Iceland.

Philip retired from Patrick Air Force Base in 1983 and settled down with his family in Satellite Beach, Florida.

After retirement, Phil refused to sit still. He started many staple businesses in Brevard County including Fetch-It Delivery Services, Charron Enterprises, Dryer Fire Prevention, and Str8 Shot Scouriers. He was also an avid inventor and held many patents.

Philip is preceded in death by his sisters Rosemary and Gale Charron, as well as his parents Adrien Charron, Mary Wenk, and his step-mother Beatrice Charron.

Philip is survived by his spouse Judy; his 3 sons Tony (and his Wife, Sheila), Bryce (and his Wife Joanne), and Todd (and his Wife, Heather); his sisters Christine, Teri, Maribeth, Roberta and his brother Joe; his grandchildren Chelsea, Jasmine, and Julia as well as his Great-Grandchildren Cheyenne and Cody. Philip also has 15 other step Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren related to him by marriage.

Pallbearers will be provided by the United States Air Force Color Guard.

The family of Philip wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all family and friends, near and far, who have been a part of the Charron family and who have remained so close to our hearts.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations in memory of Philip to the Wounded Warrior Project at:

https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FountainheadFuneralHome.com for the Charron family.