Charles Weeks “Chuck” Troutman, died Friday, August 16, 2024, at UNC Health
- Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir, NC. Born June 23, 1941, in Lenoir (Caldwell County, NC), Chuck was the son of the late Dr. Baxter S. Troutman, M.D. and Bertha Weeks Troutman (“Bea”) of Lenoir.
His father, Dr. Baxter Troutman, Obstetrician, delivered him at Dula Hospital inLenoir.
Chuck was a lifelong resident of Lenoir. He was a graduate of Lenoir High School(Class of 1959) where he served as Senior Class President. He was also amember (a percussionist) in the nationally renowned Lenoir High School Band.A psychology major, Chuck graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1963, where hewas a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (national professional music fraternity).He was a life-long Carolina fan and supporter, a life member of the UNC AlumniAssociation, and a member of the UNC Rams Club for many years.
He served in the U.S. Army, trained as a combat medic at Brooke Army MedicalCenter, Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. He served in the MedicalSection of Headquarters and Services Battery, 113th Field Artillery Battalion,NCARNG.
Chuck was employed for over 39 years as the Human Resources Director forBlue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation (Blue Ridge Energy) in Lenoir. Hewas an accredited Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and was aprogram speaker at a number of national Human Resources conferences. Hewas also a member of the Personnel Policies Forum of the Bureau of NationalAffairs (BNA), in Washington, D.C. for many years. He was an incorporator and Charter Member of ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union in Raleigh, NC which he served as a Director for 11 years and asPresident/Chairman of the Board for nine years.
Active in civic and community affairs over the years, Troutman served as theCaldwell United Way Campaign Publicity Chair twice, Publicity Chair of theCaldwell County Chapter of the American Red Cross three times, Crusade Chairof the Caldwell County Cancer Society, and President of the Caldwell CountyChapter of the American Heart Association. The Caldwell County Chapter wasselected “Heart Association of the Year” in NC during his year as President. Helater received the Founder’s Award from the NC Heart Association, and he wasalso a recipient of Blue Ridge Electric’s “Commitment to Community” award.
Chuck also was involved in Youth Activities for many years. He served as anadult volunteer Scouter (Wood Badge trained) in the Piedmont Council, BoyScouts of America (BSA) – serving as Cubmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster ofTroop 254 for 15 years, Foothills District Camping Chairman for three years,Foothills District Roundtable Commissioner for three years, and Order of theArrow Chapter Advisor for several years.
Troutman was a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow (His DelawareIndian name was “Majewelendam”, meaning ‘seeker of challenges’). He servedon the Piedmont Council and Southeastern Regional Staffs at two National BoyScout Jamborees. He was also a past BSA Piedmont Council contingent leaderto Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico. He received the Silver BeaverAward, the District Award of Merit, and the Assistant Scoutmaster and theScouter of the Year Awards from the Boy Scouts of America.
Chuck was a long-time Rotarian and member of The Rotary Club of Lenoir. He served as Club President in 2001-2002, as Rotary District 7670 Polio Eradication Fundraising Campaign Chairman, as Assistant District Governor, and as Governor of Rotary District 7670 (in 2005-2006). He also served as a Rotary Volunteer in Guatemala, C.A. Troutman also served as District Rotary Foundation Chair, was a Major Donor to The Rotary Foundation, and was a member and past Chairman of the Paul Harris Society of Rotary District 7670. He was a recipient of The Citation for Meritorious Service from The RotaryFoundation. His wife, sons, daughters-in-law, and all of his grandchildren arePaul Harris Fellows.
In the local Rotary Club, he also served as Rotary District CART Fund Chair formany years, and two terms as President of The CART Fund, Inc. (“Coins forAlzheimer’s Research Trust”) a project of 24 Rotary Districts which has raisedmore than $10 million to fund scientific research grants into the cause of Alzheimer’s disease.
An avid stamp collector in his youth, he returned to the hobby in his later years.He was a member of the American Philatelic Society (APS) and was very proudof his extensive collection of unused and mint U.S. stamps and booklet panes.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth “Betsy” Troutman, their two sons – LTC (Retired) Timothy C. Troutman, US Army of Lenoir and Captain Stuart C. Troutman of the Lake Placid Police Department, Florida – and their wives (his daughters-in-law) Michelle and Rachel, and grandchildren Grace, Sam, Max, and Seth. Chuck is also survived by his brother, Howard Preston Troutman (Janice)of Lake Wales, FL and sister, Sally Troutman Estes (Darryl) of Winston Salem,NC and their families.
He will be buried in his family plot at the Troutman Family Cemetery on thegrounds of The Troutman Family Historical Association in Troutman, NC at a later date. Heserved on the Board of Trustees of The Troutman Family Historical Association,Inc. for a number of years.
The family will receive at Evans Funeral Service & Crematory this Thursday,August 22, 2024 at 1:00pm. A short memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm immediately following in the Evans Chapel. Members of The Rotary Club of Lenoir will serve as honorary memorial attendants.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the local Rotary Club in Lenoir.
Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com
Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Charles Weeks Troutman.
