Obituaries : Charles Edward McCubbin Jr.

Charles Edward McCubbin Jr. died peacefully in his sleep on Monday morning, April 18th, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

He was born the son of Charles E. and Dorothy E. (Fuller) McCubbin on August 30th, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio. He had two sisters.

Charles proudly served in the United States Marine Corps 1st Battalion, 9th Marines Division; from 1966 to 1969 which included two tours in Vietnam with the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines Division; receiving two purple hearts for wounds sustained in combat.

On December 10, 1994, he was united in marriage to Connie Jo Butler in Hiawatha, Iowa. Chuck and Connie enjoyed many years of traveling and camping together.

Charles is survived by his wife, Connie McCubbin of Hiawatha; daughters Cara (Jon) Martin of Vinton, Brandie Butler of Vinton and Brianna (Brandon) Tylee of Cedar Rapids; and seven grandchildren: Anthony, Hailey, Brandon, Gabriella, Eryca, Kamilla and Taryn.

Charles was preceded in death by his father, mother, sisters, son; Charlie and granddaughter; Elizabeth.

Memorials may be directed to the family; in care of Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home: 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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