Charles Charlie Franklin Pfaff, Jr

Mr. Charles (Charlie) Franklin Pfaff, Jr., 53, of Winston-Salem, died Wednesday, April 23, 2009 peacefully at his home surrounded with love by his family. Charlie was born in Forsyth County on August 16, 1955 to Charles (Buddy) and Dixie Church Pfaff. Surviving of the home include his wife and best friend of 26 years, Carol Lambeth Pfaff; his wonderful children who are the light of Charlie's life, daughter, Sarah Caroline Pfaff; son, Benjamin Lambeth Pfaff and their family dog, Tasha. Also, two beloved sisters, Dawn Pfaff, Caroline Lawson and husband Scott; and many loving nieces, Summer, Hannah and Eleanor; nephews, Nolan, Seth, Joel, Evan, Parker, Dylan, Austin, Brandon, and Lucas; and in-law's, David and Kate Lambeth, Jo Lynn Foster, Ronald Foster, and Marty Lambeth (and the late Ken Lambeth). Charlie was a lifelong member of Olivet Moravian Church where he enjoyed playing in the band, Men's Fellowship, served on the Church Board, and was a member of the Men's Bible Class. After graduating from Randolph Tech with a degree in photography, Charlie pursured his love and passion for photography throughout his lifetime as head photographer for a company in Burlington. Later, he was manager of a camera store and most recently, he was in charge of the photo lab at Walgreen's. He also owned Allstar Photo, a sports photo business that he and his family worked together in. He was a professional photographer that loved all aspects and types of photography, but Charlie especially loved sports photography. He took sports photos for The Chronicle. His sense of humor and smiling, friendly manner will be missed by so many. Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 26 at Olivet Moravian Church with the Rev. Douglas Rights officiating. Burial will follow in the church graveyard. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall after the service. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel will be assisting the Pfaff family. Donations may be made to . The family wishes to give a special thank you to Karen Mitchell, RN, Hospice, and to Elvy Pettit, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

Memorials:
BB&T 2815 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem,NC 27106 Fund for Sarah and Ben Pfaff or to Olivet Moravian Church, 2305 Olivet Church Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Cemetery:
Olivet Moravian Church Graveyard

Service:
Service at 04:00pm on April 26, 2009 at Olivet Moravian Church