Charles Ernest Froehlich, age 85, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Central Carolina Hospital.

He was born in Hazel, New York on March 18, 1935 to the late George Froehlich and Ida Schrier Froehlich. He was also preceded in death by a sister Veronica Kleingardner and brothers George, Arnold, Fred, and Leo Froehlich.

Charlie enjoyed building model cars, watching old westerns on TV, maintaining his cars and playing rummy. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. He will be greatly missed.

Surviving relatives include his wife Holly Lenore Froehlich of the home; a son, Charlie Froehlich and Kristin of Williamsburg, VA; two daughters, Charlene Schlott and Michael of Sanford and Susan Peaceman and Scott of Panama City, FL; a brother, Robert Froehlich and Margaret of Monticello, New York; six grandchildren, Olivia Heath, Brianne Schlott, Micaela Schlott, Hanna Froehlich, Zoe Froehlich, and Maggie Froehlich; and one great grandchild, Roanoke Heath.

The family will receive friends at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, from 6 to 7:30PM. A Chapel service will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2021, 2PM, at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Woods presiding. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in White Sulphur Springs, New York at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, 89 Jones Chapel Rd., Sanford, NC 27330.

Arrangements are by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home. Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.