Charles Verdery WG66, 79, of Hanover, VA, passed away on March 17 in Richmond, VA, following a short and intense battle with cancer. After stints at Mobil in Tampa, FL, and Reynolds International in Richmond, Charles joined Sydnor Pump and Well (now Sydnor Hydro) in 1971 as chief financial officer before buying the company in 1985 and serving as president for more than three decades. Charles also served as owner of the River Golf Club in North Augusta, SC, and owner of Artesian Aquafarms of South Mills, NC. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Martha Mebane Verdery; three siblings; three children; three step-children; and 15 grandchildren.