Charles "Jake" M. Newlun

Charles "Jake" M. Newlun, 80, of Nelsonville, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at his residence. He was born July 20, 1941, in Athens County, Ohio, son of the late Webster and Mary Betts Newlun.  Charlie was married to Martha McClain Newlun, who survives.

He retired from the Athens County Engineers Department as the Superintendent and was a United States Army Veteran.  Charlie valued his family and friends and was always willing to help those in need.  He enjoyed trees and wildlife, especially feeding the deer and birds.

Charlie is survived by his daughters, Ann (James) Adkins of Nelsonville, Lisa (Greg) Martin of Nelsonville, Laura Newlun of Jacksonville, April (George) Bradbury of Bethel and Elizabeth (Jason) Fields of Logan; twelve grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Charlotte Newlun; brothers, Danny and Ed Newlun and sisters, Judy Weaver, Pam Lyall and Sylvia Newlun.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Friday, December 17, 2021, in the Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville, with Rev. David Shoemaker officiating.  Interment will be in Connett Cemetery, with military graveside services being conducted by the Combined Color Guard Unit.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com