Charles H. Vandertang, 71, of White House, died Sunday November 12, 2017 at Centennial Medical Center. Born Nov. 5, 1946 in Rochester, NY, Charles was the son of the late Peter J. and Helen L. (Maurer) Vandertang. He lived in NY state for most of his life and moved to Tennessee some 10 years ago. Charles was a graduate of Wor-Wic Technical Community College, Salisbury, MD and had worked at various jobs including owning and operating a home improvement business. He was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam Era and was a member of VFW Post 4895 in Clarksville, TN. Charles enjoyed golfing, fishing and especially horse races in his leisure time. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his sisters, Eunice Muniz and Dianne Cary. He is survived by his wife, Sue Vandertang; his daughter, Brenda Sue (Ed) Tyree; his step-son, Tim Hudgens; his grandsons, Brandon and Andrew Tyree; his sisters, Nancy (Doug) Jones and Helen (Bob) Fantauzzo; and several nieces and nephews, Carl Geer, Donna Sawyer, Pete Geer, Doug Jones,Tina Jones, Kelly Delvecchio, Jen Geer, Sheila Turner and David Leonard. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4-8 PM and Friday from 11:30 AM – 1 PM at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville. A Life Celebration Service will be held at 1 PM with burial to follow at White House Memorial Gardens.
Charles H Vandertang
Born in Rochester, NY on November 5, 1946
Departed on November 12, 2017 and resided in White House, TN
- visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: Stateroom
- Thursday November 16, 2017 4:00pm to 8:00pm
- Friday November 17, 2017 11:30am to 1:00pm
- Life Celebration Service: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: Chapel
- Friday November 17, 2017 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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November 14, 2017 7:06 pm
I will miss you big brother. Until we meet again. Love you
November 14, 2017 7:25 pm
You were such a great Uncle and friend to me my whole life! I wish we had a chance to say goodbye. I love you and will always cherish you. Donna
November 14, 2017 8:58 pm
So very sorry to hear about Charlie’s sudden passing
His every present smile will be missed by everyone who knew him.
November 15, 2017 2:15 pm
RIP Uncle Charlie! my FAV uncle! full of love and life, gone too soon! u will NEVER be forgotten! till we meet again! <3 sending all my love to your family! <3
November 15, 2017 2:33 pm
We were so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing, he was a wonderful guy and will truly be missed.
Sue, our sincere sympathy to you and your family! RIP Charlie!
November 15, 2017 4:28 pm
Charlie I will miss that smile of yours you were a great guy
November 15, 2017 5:39 pm
So so sorry for Charlie’s passing. He was a wonderful person. He will be missed!!💔
November 16, 2017 2:54 pm
We will miss you sweet neighbor!!
November 16, 2017 4:25 pm
Roger & Peggy Pask
Sue we are sorry to hear about Charlie, wish we lived closer. We’re glad we had many years together, Charlie will be missed. we hope the great memories will out weigh the sorrow. Till we meet again, RIP Charlie!
Hope you will stay in touch Sue, our Love and prayers are with you.
November 16, 2017 7:22 pm
You will be missed and always thought of dearly. I will miss you best Uncle ever!!
November 18, 2017 10:38 am
What a beautiful video !! A part of my childhood has left me with Charlie’s passing.. The Scholand’s and Vandertangs were good friends. What wonderful memories I have of Chuck !
My prayers are with you, Sue and his Daughter !! Rest in Peace my special friend..
November 18, 2017 6:30 pm
My prayers go out to Brenda and Sue
November 22, 2017 12:18 pm
So sorry for your loss. MY Prayers are with you.