West Columbia:

Charles Arthur Houseman, 91, passed away peacefully Monday, November 21, 2022 at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in Columbia, South Carolina.

Chuck was born in Media, Pennsylvania on December 16, 1930, son of the late Christian Arthur and Blanche Muller Houseman. Raised in Vienna, Virginia, he is a graduate of Fairfax High School and George Washington University.

Chuck is survived by his loving and loyal wife of 62 years, Wallis Carter Houseman; daughters Trace Ballou (Mehrdad Vejdani) and Sloane Molloy; and grandsons Noah Ballou, Ellery Ballou, and Christian Molloy. He is survived by brothers-in-law Vince Weaver, Fletcher Carter, Michael Carter, and Ashley Carter. He is predeceased by parents-in-law Woodrow and Mamie Carter, sister-in-law Bailey Weaver, and brother-in-law Henry Carter.

Chuck's first career began when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 17. He served duty in the early days of the Korean War before completing flight school and being commissioned as an officer. He served three tours in the Vietnam conflict as a reconnaissance pilot, and retired in 1972 as a Lieutenant Colonel with 24 years of service.

Chuck's military career and honors were matched by his success as a Realtor on South Carolina's Waccamaw Neck. He was a broker for the Litchfield Company for 46 years, beginning in 1973, receiving honors such as 1992 Realtor of the Year and 1989 Distinguished Service Award, both by the South Carolina Association of Realtors. Chuck was active in local, state, and national realtor association committees, and served as President of SCAR and Director of the National Association of Realtors.

Chuck and Wallis made their home in South Litchfield Beach and DeBordieu Colony before retiring to Still Hopes in 2019. Known affectionately as "Chuckles" to friends and "Pop Pop" to his grandsons, he loved bike rides, reading, reunions with his Marine buddies, and loving on his many canine and feline companions.

His kind nature and dignified manner served him well both professionally and in his personal life.

A memorial service will be held at Prince George Episcopal Church in Georgetown, SC on Thursday, December 8 at 2 pm. The family will greet friends in Prince George's Parish Hall immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Marine Corps Aviation Association, 715 Broadway St., P.O.Box 296, Quantico, VA 22134 or flymcaa.org, or to a charity of one's choice.

Please sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com.

The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home is assisting the family,