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Charlie Joseph Pavlas
23 Dec 1932 – 28 Nov 2012
| Birth | 23 Dec 1932 |
| Death | 28 Nov 2012 |
| Cemetery | Fatima Cemetery Abbott , Hill County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Joe Spears on 17 Jan 2026 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101484741 |
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Charlie J. Pavlas, 79, of Abbott, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Providence Health Center. A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10 a.m., Saturday, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, with Rev. Ouseph Thekkumthala as celebrant, assisted by Deacon Denver Crawley. Burial will follow at Fatima Cemetery near Abbott. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. Charlie was born in Hill County, Texas, to the late Victor Sr. and Lillie (Snapka) Pavlas. He graduated from Abbott High School and enlisted in the United States Army, where he served his country for two years. On November 24, 1956, he was united in marriage to Lillie "Lil" Svrcek in West. Charlie worked for General Tire and Rubber Company for 31 years before retiring in 1987. He was also a farmer and rancher his entire life. Charlie served on the board of the Menlow Water Supply and was instrumental in the purchasing and building of the Menlow #2 Water Well. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, where he and Lil volunteered at many church meals and cooked for many funerals. Charlie was a member of K.J.T. Society #107 and Honorary Lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus in Abbott. He enjoyed fishing, watching his grandchildren play ball, spending summers with them, and taking them swimming to Teta Maes. He also enjoyed butchering and making sausage with family and friends and listening to Czech music. Charlie is preceded in death by an infant daughter; a son, Larry Pavlas; and a grandson, Nicholas Pavlas. Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Lil, of Abbott; sons, Dennis Pavlas and wife, Michele, of West, Michael Pavlas and wife, Stephanie, of Penelope, and Louis and wife, Sherry, of Gholson; grandchildren, Lillie Pavlas, Breanna Pavlas, Brent Pavlas, Sophie Pavlas, Cassie Pavlas, and Travis Pavlas; brother, Victor Pavlas and wife, Mary Ann; sister, Willie Mae Polansky and husband, Sam; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. AH...Z10
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