Penrose – Charles Virgil McCrary, 85 was born on December 14, 1930 and passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at his home after a period of declining health. Charles was a lifelong resident of the Little River Community where he owned and operated McCrary Well and Pump Service. Charles graduated from Brevard High School with the class of 1948. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He was also a former member of the Pisgah Forest Lions Club and the Transylvania Region AACA. He was the son of the late Virgil and Ida McCall Mcrary. He was also preceded in death by six sisters; Dola, Helen, Dot, Lucy, Kat, and Mary and one son, Randall Mark McCrary. Surviving are his wife of 51 years; Judy Owensby McCrary of the home; sons, Christopher Allen McCrary of Morganton and Charles Virgil McCrary of Nashville, NC and one brother, Thomas W. McCrary and wife Jane of Pisgah Forest. Memorial service will be held 3pm, Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Little River Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the J. Iverson Developmental Center, 300 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.