Charles Edward Bobbitt, Jr.

Charles “Charlie” Edward Bobbitt, Jr., died June 1, 2026, at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Born August 23, 1948, in Rainelle, West Virginia, Charlie was the son of Charles and Val-Gene Bobbitt. He graduated from East Bank High School in 1966. He served as an electrical engineer in the Navy from 1968 to 1972 aboard two ships, the U.S.S. Robison and the U.S.S. Joseph Strauss, and was a proud Vietnam veteran.

His military honors include the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary medal (Korea), the Combat Action ribbon, the National Defense Service medal, and a Navy Unit Commendation.

Following his military service, Charlie spent most of his career working for Motorola starting in sales and ending in quality control. This had him travelling all around the world where he would try to get in a round of golf wherever he could. He enjoyed most sports, excelling in baseball, tennis, golf, ping-pong, horseshoes and bowling. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration in 1982 from the University of Phoenix. He also worked for On Semiconductor, Taser International and CS Innovations before retiring.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Joy Holbrook Bobbitt; children Jamieson Bobbitt and Brooke Bobbitt Searcy; grandchildren twins Kaley and Joslyn Searcy; brother Larry Bobbitt (wife Marcy) and sisters Christina Bobbitt Prettyman (husband Mike) and Shawn Bobbitt Yusten (husband John); and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He will be very much missed.