Charles D. Dorr, 74, died, December 13, 2014 at Emory L. Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home, Daytona Beach, Florida. Services of Remembrance will be held at a later date in Washington D.C. at the Arlington National Cemetery.

Charles was born March 30, 1940 in Cambridge, New York to Hugh and Avis (Dillant) Dorr. Charles was a retired military pilot in the United States Army, where he earned the rank of Lt. Colonel. Charles is a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals, including the Silver Star and Bronze Star (V). Charles is an alumni of Norwich University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and a Masters degree in Business Administration.

After his military career, Charles went on to work for General Electric and was the proud owner of The Hotdog Express, a beach business. Besides hard work, Charles enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, hunting, fishing, and traveling the world.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Phyllis C. Dorr, by daughters, Shawna Brown, of Chelmsford, MA and Deidre Spangler, of Ormond Beach, FL, three grandchildren, and a sister, Barbara Filkins of Hoosick Falls, NY. His parents preceded Charles in death.

Memorial contributions may be made in Charles' memory to the Wounded Warrior Project at www. woundedwarriorprojec t.org. Arrangements are under the careful care of Lohman Funeral Home Ormond.