Charles V. Blue

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Died:
Charlie Blue, age 90, of Crestview, Fla., passed away.

He was born on Dec. 13, 1915, in Baker, Fla., and was a lifetime resident of the Baker and Crestview area. Charlie previously owned and operated Ford and Oldsmobile dealerships, Motels and Classic Men's Wear. He was a founding member of First National Bank of Crestview and was the founder and president of C.V. Blue Motors, Inc. Charlie was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Crestview. He was an avid golfer and liked to fish.

Charlie was preceded in death by his son, Charles V. Blue Jr.; and numerous sisters and brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Hilda Blue of Crestview; son, Danny Blue of Brooksville, Fla.; daughters, Diane Reeves of Destin, Fla., Deborah J. Blue of Sarasota, Fla., and Charlsie Blue Shine of Tampa, Fla.; sister, Gladys Tolbert of Pensacola, Fla.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, beginning at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Crestview with the Rev. Alan Kilgore, Ray Wilson and Carl Lambert officiating. A visitation will be held before the service from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.

A private family burial will follow at Pyron Chapel Cemetery.

Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.