Charles W. McElroy, Jr. of Chalfont died suddenly at his residence on Saturday, August 8, 2015. He was 77.

Charles was the beloved husband of 53 years to Sandy Lofgren McElroy.

Born in Chico, CA, he was the son of the late Charles and Lucile Dloughy McElroy.

Charles graduated from San Diego State University with a Masters degree in Public Administration and shortly after started a career with the State of California. His career took him and his family to Korea in 1976. In 1986, Charles worked and resided in Egypt, Israel, and Jordan for 18 years. After his retirement in 2004, he used his skills and talents to help people through times of disaster with the American Red Cross. During his leisure, he enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife Sandy, Charles is survived by his loving daughters: Michelle Collins, Melissa McGrath and her husband Tom, and Sarah “Sookie” McElroy. He is also survived by his sister Jari Heyen (Fred), his 5 grandchildren: Sophia and Abby Collins and Hannah, Maggie and Grace McGrath and his mother-in-law Margaret Nash.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend his Memorial Service 1:00PM on Friday, August 14, 2015 in Doylestown Presbyterian Church, 127 East Court St. Doylestown, PA 18901. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 37839 Boone, IA 50037.