Mr. Charles W. Huggins, better known as "Woody", age 89, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Scotland County, NC on December 12, 1931 to the late Charlie Eddie Huggins and the late Macie Anna Osborne. He retired as a lab technician for CPL Power Co. after many years.

Woody was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War and he received the Silver Star Medal and the Bronze Star for Valor. He was a member of The Lions Club for 57 years, having served as District Governor of District 31-F (now 31-N) year 1990-1991 and President of the NC Lions, Inc. year 1997-1998. Among the various distinguished awards received from The Lions Club on both the state and local level, he was named a Jack Stickley Fellow, a William L. Woolard Partner in Service, and a Melvin Jones Fellow. He also served as a councilman for The City of Lumberton for 12 years.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Moody Huggins; a daughter, Mary Jowanna Huggins; two brothers, Harley James Huggins and Cecil Huggins; three sisters, Pearlie Wilson, Frances Copeland, and Etha Mae Alford; and a great-grandson, Owen Charles Britt.

He is survived by a daughter, Woodie-Lynn Huggins Nye of Lumberton, NC; two grandchildren, Kellie Britt and husband Jared and Jeffrey Nye and wife Brooke, all of Lumberton, NC; two great-grandchildren, Easton Nye and Olivia Reese Britt; a special friend, Maudie Mae Campbell of Lumberton, NC; and his loving dog, Oliver.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton, NC. Following the service, the family will receive friends and loved ones at the graveside.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Boys & Girls Homes of NC, PO Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC  28450.