Charles F. French Jr.

Charles F. French Jr., age 71, of Hanover, passed away at home, with his family by his side on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was the loving companion of Melinda S. Wentz for over 21 years. Charles was born in Gettysburg on January 4, 1951 and attended Delone Catholic High School. He worked as a service advisor in the automotive industry for many years. In his retirement he enjoyed driving a special needs school van for Sun Coach Lines. He also enjoyed flat track motorcycle racing and micro sprint car racing as well as hunting. He was a loving and devoted father and enjoyed spending time with family. Charles is survived by his mother Pauline (Brady) French; his significant other Melinda Wentz; his children Laura Dubs, Douglas French and his wife Nicole, and Julie Zeigler; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; his sisters Joyce Miller and Dori Jarvis; his brother David French; numerous nieces and nephews; Randy Wentz and Ryan Wentz and his wife Julie. He was predeceased by his father Charles F. French Sr., and his sister Jane Grothe. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service in celebration of his life on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 2:00PM at Murphy-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., 501 Ridge Ave., McSherrystown with Fr. Richard Lyons officiating. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 1:00PM -2:00PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Abbottstown. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Charles’ memory may be made to VNA of Hanover and Spring, 440 Madison St., Hanover PA 17331. Share condolences at www.beckfunerals.com