Charles Hemrick

Charles Rives Hemrick, 90, passed away peacefully at Vienna Village Assisted Living in Pfafftown, NC on December 23, 2022. He was born on September 27, 1932, in Winston-Salem, NC to Carl and Pearl Hemrick. He was preceded in death by his brother and sisters: Donald Hemrick, Norma Charles Sink, and Barbara Reich. He is survived by his loving wife Annie (Ann) Mae Cook Hemrick. They were married for 71 years. He is survived by his daughters: Pam Hemrick Prevatte (John) of Hickory NC, Karen Hemrick Damsel (Philippe) of Hudson FL, and Janice Hemrick Meeks (Mike) of Forest City, NC. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Jonathan Prevatte (Joy) of Newton, NC and Crystal Meeks of Forest City, NC. Great grandchildren include Savannah Prevatte, Paige Prevatte, and Cy Prevatte of Newton, NC. In addition, he is survived by an aunt, Jo Ann Hughes of Clemmons, NC, many nieces, and nephews, and a very special relative and family that he was able to recently meet. Charlie graduated from James A. Gray High School In 1951. He worked for Western Electric (AT&T) for 38 years. He was a member of Pine Chapel Moravian Church for 74 years. He loved the people of the church and had many special friends there. He enjoyed serving the church by serving on the Board of Trustees and other committees. Charlie spent his retirement doing the things he loved: traveling with Ann, spending time with church friends, fishing, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed working with the Winston-Salem Foundation helping to provide funding for charities and groups through his Aunt Pauline Carter's donation. He respected and cared about all the people he met and worked with there. Until the end, he enjoyed family and friends. He had a wonderful sense of humor. Most of all, he loved God and believed in helping those who needed it. A visitation with the family will be held on Friday, December 30, from 6:00 till 8:00 PM at Hayworth Miller Funeral Home on Silas Creek Parkway. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 31 at 1:00 PM at Pine Chapel Moravian Church with Rev. James Demby, Rev. Matthew Allen, and Rev. Dr. Tim Sapp officiating. Burial will follow at "God's Acre". We would like to thank the wonderful staff at Vienna Village Assisted Living for the care and love they showed Charlie as his health declined. We would also like to thank Trellis for the compassionate care for Charlie and his family. A huge thank you to family and special friends who visited him and made him happy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pine Chapel Moravian Church, 324 Goldfloss Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, or Vienna Village Assisted Living, 6601 Yadkinville Road, Pfafftown, NC 27040 or Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be sent to www.hayworth-miller .com.