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CHARLOTTE - Everett Edward Erb Jr., of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Dec. 19, 2013. He was born Sept. 2, 1924, the only child of Mr. Everett Edward Erb Sr. and Mrs. Frances Forman Erb of Spencer, NC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ellen Furr Erb. Mr. Erb is survived by his two sons and their wives, Everett E. Erb III and his wife Claire and Max D. Erb and his wife Amy. In addition he is survived by his two grandsons, Terry E. Erb and wife Wini, their four children, and grandson Robert J. Erb. Mr. Erb was a WWII veteran. His service included 3-1/2 years in the Navy's submarine service in the South Pacific on board the USS Ronquil. During this service period he was awarded the Silver Star. After the war he was employed in Life Insurance sales and management, retiring from USF & G. During his retirement he and his wife lived in Wilmington NC where he enjoyed his favorite sport, surf fishing. Mr. and Mrs. Erb returned to Charlotte in 1997. Mr. Erb was a member of United States Submarines Veterans, Inc. Carolina Piedmont Base, where he was affectionately known as "Pop Pop." There will be a grave side service at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte on 12/23/2013 at 2:30 pm. Casual dress is suggested. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be given to the Wounded Warriors Project and the USO.
Published in Charlotte Observer on Dec. 22, 2013