Carl “Chuck” Neumoyer, age 84, of Claymont, DE passed away peacefully with his daughters, Sheri & Kristin by his side at Wilmington Hospital in the Accent Hospice unit.
He was born in Catasauqua, PA and is the son the late Carlyle and Mildred Neumoyer. Chuck graduated from Brown Vocational High School. He drove big rig Mack Trucks hauling steel for Budd Metal then retired after many years driving heavy equipment for the State of Delaware. He proudly served his country as a member of the Delaware Army National Guard.
Chuck grew up building and racing cars with his father. He was an avid sports fan and loved NASCAR. He was also a pretty snazzy bowler in his day.
In his early 20’s he began spending his weekends at the historic music venue, “Sunset Park” where he learned to play the guitar in the parking lot. Two of his favorite stories were about the day he spent with Johnny Cash and kissing Dolly Parton on the cheek.
Chuck never met an animal that he didn’t like and he always had a dog by his side. He was an honest and kind man who would help anyone in need without hesitation. He made everyone laugh and was hilariously entertaining right up to the last days of his life.
Chuck’s greatest joy was raising his 2 daughters, Sheri & Kristin. His love for them was always palpable. Chuck spoke proudly of them to anyone who’d listen. When Kristin gave him his only grandchild, Jocelyn he instantly became her full-time Proud Poppy. They were inseparable until she went to college. He will also be missed by his son-in-law Don.
Chuck spent his later years hanging in donut shops drinking coffee and “shooting the bull”. He was also known as the self-appointed, absolutely unofficial, “Mayor of Claymont”.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, March 8, from 10-11 am at the McCrery & Harra Funeral Home, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington where a funeral service will follow at 11 am. Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Arthritis Foundation, www.arthritis.org.
For online condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com
