CHARLES SLUSS SR.

Charles Malone “Papaw” Sluss Sr., 74, of East Stone Gap, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Big Stone Gap.

Charles ‘Papaw’ was loved by many. Charles supported his family as an employee of Westmorland Coal Company for more than 23 years. After retiring from the coal mines, he joined the Valley Fire Department.

Charles was predeceased by parents, Martin and Virginia Sluss; granddaughter, Braylee; stepmother, Margaret; brothers, Worley, Hurley, and Ricky; and sister, Darlene.

Charles is survived by son, Charles ‘Bubby” Sluss and his wife Gena Sluss; daughters, Crystal Rogers and her husband Chris Rogers; and Norma Shuler and her husband Tommy Shuler; grandchildren: Kala, Trenton, Austin, Tanner, Logan, and Cheyanne; great grandchildren: Ella Jewell, Sawyer, Kinley, Payton, Austin Jr. and Mason; sisters: Doris, Lilly, Mary, Patty, Faye, Barbara, Trixie and brother Carlos.

Charles' children want to offer an incredibly special thank you to the members of the Valley Fire Department for all their love and support throughout the years.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 13, from 12-2 pm at Holding Funeral Home.  Graveside services will follow in American Legion Cemetery, officiated by Chris Peace. Valley Fire Department will serve as pallbearers. The family ask that donations be made to Valley Fire Department in his Memory (PO Box 166. 1946 Tate Springs Road. East Stone Gap, VA 24246).

A memorial video has been created for family and friends at: www.holdingfuneralhome.com

Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve  the family of Mr. Sluss.