Charles Lester Achord passed away on November 27, 2017 in Winchester, Kentucky.

Born on January 15, 1930 in Georgia, Charlie, also known as the “Chief,” was a loyal IBEW Local 501 member. He proudly served our country in the US Marine Corps.

Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Julia Achord; his son, Charles Achord Jr. & Carol of Hopewell Jct.; his daughters, Patricia Pagano & Joe of Mahopac and Cyntia McGorman of Winchester, KY; his grandchildren: Genia Sodano & Dave of Fishkill, Mark White of Carmel, Randy & Stephanie Achord of Beacon, Casey & Stephanie Achord of Wappingers Falls, Audreylee & John Fiorianti of New Hampton, Jesse and Amanda Achord of Fishkill, and CJ McGorman of Winchester, KY; and his great-grandchildren: Carmen Sodano & AJ, Nicholas Sodano, Mark & Leah White, Devin, Alexandra, & Antonia Achord, Camden & Corey Achord, Giovanni, Matteo & Luca Fioriant.

A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held at McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 4– 6pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Cancer Research Foundation, or Hospice East in Winchester, KY. Please visit Charlie’s Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.