Charles T. McIntyre

CHARLES THOMAS McINTYRE, 83, was born Charles T. Neal, Jr., soon of the late Charles Thomas Neal, Sr. and Katrina Marable on December1, 1928, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He departed this life on Saturday, October 27, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Charles moved with his parents to Baltimore, MD when he was 10 years old. He was educated in the Baltimore City School System. At the age of 18, he entered the United States Army in 1946 and was credited with wartime service during World War II. During his service, he was awarded an Army Marksmanship Badge. He also received the World War II Victory Medal and the Army Occupational Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1949. Prior to entering the service, Charles met the late Mabel Wilson, and from this union was born Carolyn Wilson. After his discharge from the army, Charles returned to Baltimore. It was then that he met and married the late Lucy Alma Martin McIntyre in 1951, and from their union six children were born: Charles E., Edmond, Ronald, Vernon, Karen and Kevin. He continued to serve the Department of Defense in a civilian capacity, at the Edgewood Arsenal in Edgewood Maryland, and Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen Maryland. He was the first African American promoted to the position of Police Captain at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. He was highly regarded and respected in his role as Captain by those he supervised and by his leadership. He retired after 38 years of service in 1987. The life of Charles T. McIntyre can most accurately be wrapped up in two words – devoted father. He often made it known that his number one priority was being there for his children and raising them to become successful and productive adults. All who knew him also knew he was a hard working man and a self-taught craftsman, who most often would be found with a hammer, a wrench or some other tool in hand, working on making improvements to the family home. In his spare time, he loved listening to and recording jazz, entertaining guests at home or going out to a cabaret. Charles was preceded in death by his former wife, Lucy McIntyre; his son, Charles E. McIntyre; his brother, John McIntyre and his sister, Maxine Hopkins. He leaves to mourn: six children, Carolyn Wilson of Baltimore, Edmond T. McIntyre of Baltimore, Ronald E. McIntyre of Lorton, VA, Vernon R. McIntyre of Newark, DE, Karen V. McIntyre of Baltimore and Kevin L. (Michelle) McIntyre of Bowie, MD; seven grandchildren, Tyrice, Tyrone, Monique, Jordan, Kevin, Kamryn, Jillian; one sister, Rosalee Perkins of Baltimore; two brothers, Columbus McIntyre and Alexander McIntyre, both of Baltimore; one aunt, Mary E. Marable of Baltimore; three great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Charles T. McIntyre

December 1, 1928 - October 27, 2012