Charles Lee Gabriel's Obituary
Charles Lee Gabriel, was born on September 25, 1947 and passed on My 15, 2018, he was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of passing.
Charlie was born and raised in Hickory, North Carolina he entered the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War and proudly served his country for four years. After his honorable discharge he attended California State University of San Bernardino, upon his graduation he began a career working in Finance for 39 years. During his career he was President of Kiwanis, Rotary Club in Colton and President of the Inland Empire Lighthouse for the blind and enjoyed many years working with the Commerce in the Inland Empire.
Charlie was preceded in death by his Mother, Mary Jo and Father, Lee W. Gabriel who lived in North Carolina. Charlie and Margaret Gabriel shared two beautiful children Jason and Alana Gabriel of Colton and his Sister, Pamela Dennis who resides in Hickory, North Carolina.
Services to be held at Preciado Funeral Home in San Bernardino, California, private burial will be held at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.
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