Charles {Charlie} N. Mossburg

Mr. Charles Charlie N. Mossburg, Jr., 67, of Frederick, died on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at his home.

He is survived by his wife Patsy Mae {Smith} Mossburg, they were to celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary in May.

Born on February 15, 1940 in Frederick County, he was the son of the late Helen L. {Roberts} and Charles N. Mossburg, Sr.

Mr. Mossburg spent most of his career as a tree trimmer, retiring as foreman from the Frederick County Goverment after 25 years of service.

Previously he was employed for 10 years with Asplundh Company . Charlie was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially crabbing. He shared his butchering skills with the Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Co.

Surviving beside his wife are 2 sons; William Nevin Mossburg, Sr. and wife Lillie B. of Ijamsville, Douglas Wayne Mossburg, Frederick , 7 grandchildren; Lillie L. Umberger, Gary A. Shankle, Jr., Willie, Mary S., Albina J., William N. Jr., & Steven D. Mossburg. 4 great-grandchildren and 1 sister Barbara Wetzel.

He was preceded in death by a sister Betty Heavner. Charlie will also be missed by his dog Lacy.

Visitation: Friends may call at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick on Friday, April 6th, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Services: Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Franklin D. Bishop officiating. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers will be sons; William Nevin Mossburg, Sr. and Douglas Wayne Mossburg, and Gary Shankle, Jr., Willie Mossburg, Mike Guard and Danny Umberger.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21701 or Ijamsville United Methodist Church , 4746 Mussetter Rd., Ijamsville, MD 21754