Charles Franklin Westmoreland

July 10, 1943 - March 21, 2016

Charles Franklin Westmoreland,72, of Bristol, Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Marion, North Carolina, on July 10, 1943, a son of the late John Westmoreland and Mary J. Tolley Westmoreland. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and received the following decorations and citations during service; Rifle Marksman Badge. Mr. Westmoreland was employed thirty years with Holston Defense and Eastman Chemical Company. On Thursday, March 17, 2016 he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of forty years, Bobbie Sue Hill Westmoreland on November 12, 2007; and one sister, Cynthia Patrick. He is survived by two daughters, Casey Almaroad, of Bristol, VA and Tara Miller and husband Brian, of Lynchburg, VA; seven grandchildren, Chase Almaroad, Emily Almaroad, Natalie Tragler, Audrey Tragler, Matthew Westmoreland, Logan Miller, and Cole Miller; one sister and brothers; sister-in-laws and brother-in-law, Bruce and Patty Lyttle, of Kingsport, TN, Billie Jean Cosby, of Bristol, VA and Mary Ellen Morris, of Phoenix, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 5:30pm until 7:30pm, at Blevins Funeral Home. The Committal Service and Interment for Mr. Charles Franklin Westmoreland will be held Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 1:00pm at Mountain View Cemetery with Brian Miller and Bruce Lyttle officiating. Military Honors will be rendered by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard Post #6975. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chase Almaroad, Stephen Lyttle, Daniel Lyttle, and Greg Burton. The family would like to say a special thanks to Dr. Townsend, Dr. Hinkle, nursing staff of 4West and MICU at Bristol Regional Medical Center for the wonderful care given to Mr. Westmoreland. Mr. Charles Franklin Westmoreland and his family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services.