Charles E. "Chuck" Kough

Chuck was born May 2, 1926 in Altoona, PA to Dan and Helen Kough. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946 on the Aircraft Carrier "U.S.S. Langley" in the South Pacific. After the war he learned to fly, earning commercial, instrument, multi-engine, helicopter and instructor certificates. From 1964 to 1974 Chuck ferried new airplanes to Europe, Australia, Central and South America in the winter months. Plus 26 seasons of aerial application work in the spring and summer. By the time he retired he had accumulated over 16,000 flying hours. On February 18, 1977 Chuck married Barbara (Bridges) Kough. Chuck and Barbara were members of St. Marks Angelican Church here in Amarillo. He is preceded in death by his Parents, a brother, James Kough, and Step-son, Chris Carmichael. He is survived by his wife Barbara of Amarillo, his children, Tali Young of Winston Salem, NC, Zane Kough of Johnstown, PA. A brother, Edward Kough of Altamonte Springs, FL. Step-son, Allen Carmichael of Garden City, KS. 4 Grandchildren, 6 Step-Grandchildren, and 4 Great Grandchildren.