Charles "Charlie" Graham Burdette

Born September 9, 1934, in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Hampton G. and Bess Honaker Burdette.

Charlie graduated from Clear Fork High School in 1952; he became a member of the Colcord Presbyterian Church in 1993, and proudly served his country in the US Army from 1955 to 1975; he was a platoon sergeant for 30 men from 1969 to 1970 and received the Bronze Star for valor in the Vietnam War. Following his retirement from the military, he was also employed as a Chief Brakeman by the Winifried Railroad for 11 years and the Raleigh County/Boone County PSD for 10; he was also a previous owner and operator of Charlie's Car Wash.

Charlie also loved spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was a lifelong Washington Redskins fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bonnie Stover Burdette; daughter, Tonda Williams; grandson, Heath Stover; brother, Pat Burdette; and sister, Judy Walker.

Those left to cherish his memory include his three sons, John Paul Burdette of Buckhannon, Charles David Burdette and wife, Cindy of Sylvester, and Scott J. Burdette and wife, Tori of Comfort; two daughters, Cami D. Stover and husband, Jackie of Dorothy, Belinda B. Burdette of Seth; grandchildren, Jarrod, Megan, Brittany, Taylor, Jeffrey, Hollie, Lindsey, Jenna, Nicholas, Sydney, Logan, Casey, Braden, and Maddy; 25 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Hogan Williams; sisters-in-law, Nancy Stover and Mary Jane Stover; extended family and friends too numerous to mention.

Services to celebrate the life of Charles "Charlie” Graham Burdette will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the First Baptist Church, 1026 Raleigh St, Whitesville, with Pastor Dennis Dye officiating. Following the services, he will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Bonnie, at Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, WV. Pete's grandsons will be serving as pallbearers: Jeffrey Walkup, Jarrod Burdette, Nicky Stover, Braden Harrah, and Logan Burdette.

Friends may gather with the family from 9:30 AM until the time of the service on Thursday at the Church. Family and friends are invited for a luncheon and time to reflect and share memories at the church directly following the committal service at the cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to the caregivers who showed our beloved father so much care and compassion: Angel Skeens, Melissa Allen, Kim Smith, Sara Flowers, and Peggy Massey; the Hospice nurses; and the VA Nurses.

Online condolences and other information can be found by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhomebeckley.com

Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, is honored to be serving the family.