Charles Saffle

Charles C. Saffle, 87, longtime resident of Robinson, Texas passed away Thursday June 11, 2020. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 16th at Robinson Cemetery, 620 E. Stegall, Robinson, with Rev. Jerry Freedman officiating.

Charles was born on the family farm on October 25, 1932 to Lucille and Charles Clifton Saffle. He was the oldest of five sons. Charles graduated from Waco Tech in 1950. Charles married the love of his life, Joyce Watson, of Waco, on October 23, 1953. They were married for 62 years before her death on December 13, 2015. Charles joined the U.S. Army on May 18, 1955 and served until May 17, 1957. His MOS was microwave radio repair. He started his civilian federal government career with the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) in 1962 as an electronic engineer. He helped maintain the electronic equipment including the radar that air traffic controllers used. Charles retired from the FAA in 1995 and returned to Robinson to operate Saffle’s Nursery.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas Saffle; granddaughter, Angela Jenogan; and great-grandson, Joseph Jenogan.

Charles is survived by his daughters, Desi Jenogan and husband Scott of Robinson, Charlotte Bow and husband Tim of Robinson, Susan Webster and husband Daryl of Colleyville, Kimberly Neale of Houston; three brothers, Richard Saffle of Robinson, Jack Saffle and wife Ida of Fort Worth, Bob Saffle and wife Donna of Maryland; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.