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Chuck Armour Obituary
AIKEN - Charles "Chuck" M. Armour Jr., beloved local photographer, entered into rest Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the age of 75.
Chuck was born May 31, 1943 in New York, New York to the late Charles M. Armour Sr. and the late Helen Brown Armour. He was a graduate of Aiken High School and USC Aiken. During his high school days, he worked for the George family working funerals, driving the ambulance, and delivering flowers after services. Chuck served in the Marine Corps. for five years and later worked as a Sports Editor at the Aiken Standard and News Editor at the Island Packet on Hilton Head Island.
He opened Chuck Armour Photograph in the 1970's and operated it until his untimely death. His career as a photographer earned him a degree as a "Master Photographer." He was known for his skill of real portraiture and most of his clients began as toddlers and spanned to high school to eventual weddings.
In addition to photography, Chuck's other passions were for gardening and enjoying the outdoors. He had a strong passion for children, animals, and veterans causes. He was an active member of The Aiken Lions Club since 1978 where he served as president four terms and received their top humanitarian award The Melvin Jones Fellow and The Lion of The Year award. Chuck won many awards through the years for his photography, including an American Advertising Award known as an ADDY award.
He is survived by his son, Chad M. Armour (Lainie), Springfield, SC; a sister, Cathy Broom (Ralph), Roswell, GA; a granddaughter, Stephanie Armour; a great-granddaughter, Adrianne McCowdan; a niece, Megan Elizabeth Broom; and a nephew, Charles Jason Broom.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 PM Sunday, November 4, 2018 at George Funeral Home in downtown Aiken, with a funeral service following in the George Funeral Chapel at 3:00 PM. Pastor Clint Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers will be the staff of George Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The Aiken Lions Club, P.O. Box 3271, Aiken, SC 29802.
The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy for the Armour family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Chuck Armour
The Wade Family
November 1, 2018
My deepest condolences to you and your family during your time of bereavement.
John
October 31, 2018
To you the family, I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2
Keisha May
October 26, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Armour family during this sad time.
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October 25, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family, may you find comfort and strength from the God of all comfort in this difficult time (Isiah 26:19)
Jerry & Patti Griswold
October 25, 2018
Chad, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deana Vaughn
October 25, 2018
So So very sad to hear about the loss of this very special man!! I will miss him so much!! Our prayers are with you all through this sad time.
Mark Farmer
October 25, 2018
Chuck, it was a real shock hearing that you left us. What a gift your talent was here in Aiken. Thanks for being there for my little brother. You'll be missed my friend
Linda Taylor
October 25, 2018
Thank you. Chick, for all the beauty you brought to the world through your photography. May your memory be a blessing.
Debbie Dixon
October 25, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the Armour family in their loss. Chuck was a very special person and will be missed. His photography through the years will be cherished by many.
October 25, 2018
Chad Our Prayers are with you! Bob and Debbie Bradford
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