Mr. Charles Franklin Underwood

FORT MEADE - Mr. Charles Franklin Underwood, 79, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home in Fort Meade, FL. Mr. Underwood was born July 21, 1941 in Green Castle, IN and moved to Fort Meade ten years ago from Exeter, NH. He graduated high school in Green Castle, IN and went on to further his education by attending Indiana State University, and then graduating with a bachelor's degree from Saddleback College in Los Angeles, CA. After graduating college, he joined the U.S. Navy, where he specialized in Naval Communication, and then went on to retire from General Accident Insurance Co. as a claims manager. He loved to work with underprivileged children and helping those who spoke other languages to learn the english language. Mr. Underwood was also an advocate and volunteer for CASA, helping children in the legal system, and being a U.S. Veteran, he was also a member of Bartow American Legion, Post #3, Bartow, FL, and of the protestant faith.

Mr. Underwood is survived by his loving wife, Prudence Underwood, Fort Meade, FL; sons, Matthew Charles Underwood, Ossipee, NH, and Todd Eric Underwood, Monson, Maine; three grandchildren, Melinda, Zoe, and Owen.

Private family services will be held.

Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade, FL 863-285-8171