2024
Charles D “Charlie” Viney, 71of Bringhurst, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Lafayette, IN. Charlie was born on March 31, 1953 in Logansport, IN to the late Wayne and Clara Belle Witter Viney. He owned CB& J Farms and drove a semi for 20 years with Pioneer Seed. He was proud to have driven one million miles in his truck. Charlie’s passion was to farm, he lived his life on the family farm, farming with his father and continued to farm their land. On July 9, 1973, he married Sonja Griffin and she survives. Charlie never met a stranger and was a hard worker. He never wanted to be recognized and always wanted to be behind the scenes. He was a graduate of Carroll High School in the class of 1971. Charlie was a member of the Carroll County Agriculture Association, past president of Little League in Flora and a member of the Bringhurst Community Church. Charlie loved attending his grandkids sporting events, band concerts and theater productions. Surviving along with his wife Sonja of 51 years, son: Brian (Lacey) Viney of Flora and daughter: Jennifer (Joe) Armstrong of Burlington. Four grandchildren: Morgan Viney (senior at IU in Bloomington) Griffin Viney (recent graduate of Carroll High School) Avery Armstrong (sophomore at Huntington University) and Reagan Armstrong (starting high school). Preceded in death by his parents, infant sister-Nancy Viney and sister Shirley Viney Ziemer.
The Viney Family invite friends to visit Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 2:00pm to 7:00pm at Northview Church, 684 E 50 N, Flora, IN 46929. Celebration of Charles D Viney’s Life will be at 1:30pm Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Northview Church. Pastor Brad Burton will officiate. Burial to follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery. The family ask that in lieu flowers that memorial contributions be made to the Carroll County 4H Exhibit Associations, envelopes will be available.
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Judy Weaver
June 8, 2024 9:26 pm ·Charlie was one of the kindest and most caring guys that I have ever known. I graduated from high school with Charlie and it was truly my pleasure to have known him. Rest in peace Charlie. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Don Kelly
June 8, 2024 9:32 pm ·Will be missed by all Rest in peace Charles
Mark Calhoun
June 8, 2024 10:31 pm ·An amazing man who I looked up to as a teenager. I worked small jobs for Charlie for a couple years! He was a mentor, a friend, a boss, and just an amazing caring man. I learned more from Charlie than any other male figure in my life at that time. God Bless Charlie and his family, he will be sadly missed.
Jamie reef
June 9, 2024 8:42 am ·I have wonderful memories of Charlie playing in card club years ago!! He was always positive and funny! He’ll be truly missed 🙏❤️
Tom Guise
June 9, 2024 10:01 am ·I have known Charlie since grade school. We were good friends all these years he will be missed dearly. My condolences to the family. He was a good man.
Derek Fisher
June 9, 2024 2:11 pm ·A good man. Will be missed! 🥲🙏🏻
Sara Mako
June 9, 2024 3:28 pm ·I’m so very sorry. Charlie delivered our Croplan seed for many years. He was completely reliable, went above and beyond in his work and had a wonderful attitude. I’ll be praying for his family.
Jeff Lesh
June 9, 2024 5:16 pm ·Charley was a great family man and hard worker. He was a class mate of mine and would do anything to help others that needed it. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Rest well my friend
Joe Reed
June 9, 2024 10:10 pm ·Charlie was a great friend, he cared for everyone in the community and in the trucking world that he knew. He will be deeply missed, rest of peace Charlie. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Melissa Nelson
June 10, 2024 11:26 am ·Charlie will surely be missed. For the very short time I’ve known him, he was a great person to talk to and was always smiling. May he rest in peace.
Chuck Warnick
June 10, 2024 1:10 pm ·Sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. We were classmates and friends from grade school through high school graduation. A serious guy, yet with a great sense of humor. Even after 50+ years, I can still hear his voice. God’s peace to you, his family and friends.
Donald Peters
June 11, 2024 5:40 pm ·So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. You were our good neighbors for over 50 years and Charlie was always there to help, summer, or winter pushing snow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time and the days ahead.
Pat Plank
June 12, 2024 9:40 am ·So sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie. He was a kind and helpful man. I meant him in Rural Youth and he was a go getter.
He got to go to London, England with us and helped Marsha and I see the sights there. My thoughts and prayers are with Sonja and
family. God Bless!
Karen (Pickart) Brophy
June 12, 2024 11:12 am ·I always loved running into Charlie. He was always funny and kind, and he will be missed. Love to the family.
Jennie Filburn
June 13, 2024 10:14 am ·Sorry for your loss. Have known the Vinney family all my life
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