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Charles "Charlie" Williams Heck, Jr.

February 26, 1943 ~ June 23, 2025

Born in: Wake County, North Carolina
Resided in: Nash County, North Carolina

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ROCKY MOUNT – Charles “Charlie” Williams Heck, Jr., age 82, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025.  Born in Wake County, NC on February 26, 1943, he was the son of the late Charles Williams Heck, Sr. and Ernestine “Teeny” Carolyn Holland Heck.

Charlie was a father, friend, and entrepreneur who loved history and believed in being a life long learner.  He enjoyed photography and traveling.  Charlie hiked on the Appalachian Trail, in the Grand Canyon and enjoyed skiing.  His first business was Heck’s Foreign Car Service.  He ran the Toy Mart at Peddlers Village.  Charlie also managed Peddlers Village for over 30 years.  He valued his family and close circle of friends.  Charlie will be missed dearly.

Charlie is survived by his children, Anna Margaret Heck Roberts and husband, Daniel, and their children, Luke Roberts and Dillan Roberts, Kathryn Heck Homan and husband, Adam, and their children, Talon Homan, Tristan Homan, and Jillian Leonard, Holland Charles Heck and wife, Anna, and their children, Elliott Heck and Lewis Heck; his sister, Anna “Carol” Lucas and husband, Charles; and his nephew, Weldon Lucas.

A Graveside Service with Burial of Cremains to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC  27601 with Minister Jennifer Scott officiating.  Visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Charlie’s memory to Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC  27601.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.

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Memorial Graveside Service: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Oakwood Cemetery
701 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC
27601

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Visitation: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Oakwood Cemetery
701 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC
27601

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  2. I met and got to know Charlie through my brother Steve, that passed away in 2014. They were the best of friends…..what a super nice guy he was. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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  3. It is so very sad to know my dear cousin, Charlie, is no longer with us. He was such an interesting, unique and special person, always the Southern gentleman. I so appreciated Charlie visiting us in Virginia when he was hiking the Appalachian Trail many years ago. His attendance along with his sister Carol (all the way from Texas) at my son’s wedding in 2008 will always hold so special a place in my heart, as well… our warm memories of Charlie will long be remembered!

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  4. Charlie and I were friends for over 75 yrs. Although I moved away, I still kept in touch and visited him and Bill during holidays. He was a fine fellow. I’ll miss him a lot. Chip.

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  5. Our family is sorry for your loss. My son, David and his dad sometimes have spent many hours in Toy Mart looking and buying Thomas the Tank Engines, track, rug, whatever else we could find. He loved seeing David pick out different things and hearing him tell him who each one was and what they did for Sir Topham Hat. David loved some Thomas, and we felt like Thomas and the other trains were a good learning tool for him. He could recite the stories word for word from the VHS tapes. Mr. Heck was always a big help and had a friendly welcoming smile. I think Mr. Heck enjoyed hearing the stories too just because David was so young but yet he could remember each one so vividly. I have fond memories of those days every time I ride by there. My how times have changed for time waits for no one.

    Our prayers are for peace, comfort, and strength when you need them most that only God can give. May God bless each one of you. Maybe he is still showing off Thomas the Tank Engine to other kids.

    A blue candle for Mr. Heck and Thomas the Tank Engine

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  6. We were saddened to learn that Charlie had died. He was our neighbor for many years and mine growing up in Rocky Mount just two houses down on Pinterest Road. We extend our deepest condolences to his children, their Family and his sister, Carol/family.

    Fondly,
    Sarah (Melvin) and Fred Almus

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  7. I worked with Charlie handling his business insurance needs for the past 25 plus years. He was an extremely smart man and was always kind and courteous in everything – a true gentleman. I know his family will miss him dearly. Praying that Christ will fill you all with his Peace during this difficult time and the days ahead.

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