Charles Iii

Charles John Paulus, III, 93 years of age, of Salisbury, formerly of Kitty Hawk NC, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 at The Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury.

Charles was born February 14, 1921 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to the late Charles John Paulus Jr. and Anna Perrine Paulus. He was also preceded in death by his son Mark Perinne Paulus.

He was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran and retired from the U.S. Navy Reserves as a Lt. Colonel. Charles was a graduate of N.C. State University with his Bachelor's Degree and worked as an engineer.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Rowena Doyle Paulus of Salisbury; his daughters, Betsy J. Paulus of Salisbury and Amanda P. Vann of Charlotte; his son, David J. Paulus of Nottingham PA. Seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to The Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks, 820 Klumac Road, Salisbury, NC 28144

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Paulus family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com