Charles Howard Englebert, 91, of Statesville, N.C., was reunited with the love of his life, his wife Loretta, on August 31, 2025. He passed away peacefully at Davie Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mocksville, N.C.

Howard was born August 5, 1934, in Harmony, N.C., and was the youngest son of Frank and Lucy Englebert and the last of the six Englebert boys to pass. He worked at Rental Uniform for 33 years, retiring as the Plant Manager. He was a faithful member of Front Street Baptist Church for many years and attended Western Avenue Baptist Church before moving to Kernersville in 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Levan Englebert; his mother and father; and his five brothers, Ralph Englebert, Buster Englebert, James Englebert, Jack Englebert and Frank Englebert.

Howard is survived by his son, Kent Englebert (Carla Englebert) of Kernersville, and his favorite daughter, Lori Hawkins of Huntersville. Also surviving are grandkids, Matt Englebert (Kate Englebert) of Winston-Salem, Holly Hawkins (Justin Scism) of Kernersville, and Hunter Hawkins (Keturah Hawkins) of Maiden; and great grandkids, Charlie Hawkins, Veda Hawkins, Georgia Englebert and Baby Hawkins due in February 2026.

Howard was the kindest, most loving man. He loved God with all his heart and was the best husband, father and grandfather. He loved working out in the yard and helping others in any way they may need him. He wanted everyone to know his Lord and Savior. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he prayed daily for the Lord to take him home. Now he can rest in peace with his wife in the presence of Jesus.

The funeral service will be held at Western Avenue Baptist Church on Museum Road in Statesville on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Jeff Spry officiating. The family will visit with friends immediately following the service.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com

Please make any memorials in Howard’s name to Western Avenue Baptist Church or Hospice of Iredell County. Both have served the family is such a wonderful way.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home of Statesville is honored to be entrusted with the care of Howard and his family.

, 91, of Statesville, N.C., was reunited with the love of his life, his wife Loretta, on August 31, 2025. He passed away peacefully at Davie Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mocksville, N.C.

Howard was born August 5, 1934, in Harmony, N.C., and was the youngest son of Frank and Lucy Englebert and the last of the six Englebert boys to pass. He worked at Rental Uniform for 33 years, retiring as the Plant Manager. He was a faithful member of Front Street Baptist Church for many years and attended Western Avenue Baptist Church before moving to Kernersville in 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Levan Englebert; his mother and father; and his five brothers, Ralph Englebert, Buster Englebert, James Englebert, Jack Englebert and Frank Englebert.

Howard is survived by his son, Kent Englebert (Carla Englebert) of Kernersville, and his favorite daughter, Lori Hawkins of Huntersville. Also surviving are grandkids, Matt Englebert (Kate Englebert) of Winston-Salem, Holly Hawkins (Justin Scism) of Kernersville, and Hunter Hawkins (Keturah Hawkins) of Maiden; and great grandkids, Charlie Hawkins, Veda Hawkins, Georgia Englebert and Baby Hawkins due in February 2026.

Howard was the kindest, most loving man. He loved God with all his heart and was the best husband, father and grandfather. He loved working out in the yard and helping others in any way they may need him. He wanted everyone to know his Lord and Savior. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he prayed daily for the Lord to take him home. Now he can rest in peace with his wife in the presence of Jesus.

The funeral service will be held at Western Avenue Baptist Church on Museum Road in Statesville on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Jeff Spry officiating. The family will visit with friends immediately following the service.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

Please make any memorials in Howard’s name to Western Avenue Baptist Church or Hospice of Iredell County. Both have served the family is such a wonderful way.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home of Statesville is honored to be entrusted with the care of Howard and his family.