Charles Edward Webb

Charles Edward “Charlie” Webb, 78, of Littleton, CO passed away on Wednesday December 29th, 2021.  Born in New York City on May 4th, 1943 into a Naval family, Charlie spent his early years in Manteo, NC and Imperial Beach, CA before settling in Pensacola, FL where he was an avid Boy Scout and Lifeguard.  He graduated from Escambia High School in 1961 before attending PJC (now Pensacola College) and completing his Bachelors and graduate degrees from Florida State University.

He married his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife of 53 years Phyllis Webb (nee Long) in 1968 and began his career in Tallahassee serving on the State Economic Development commission under three different Florida Governors.  He built a distinguished career in economic development in Cincinnati, OH, Des Moines, IA, Winston-Salem, NC, Cleveland, OH and Buffalo, NY. A leader in business attraction and development and an early pioneer in direct foreign investment programs at the local level, Charlie built programs throughout his career which created and retained thousands of local jobs, helped hundreds of businesses, and raised billions in capital.  After retiring from Chamber work he moved to Littleton, CO and continued his career working in executive recruitment helping communities and non-profit organizations across the country find new leadership. 

A lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and avid Florida State Seminole fan, Charlie committed the majority of his free time and passion to his family.  A devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, and uncle, he was known for his quick wit and caring demeanor, always open to making time for an earnest conversation with friends and strangers alike.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Merlin Webb and Eleanor Green. Charlie is survived by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis Webb of Littleton, CO; daughter, Jennifer Johnston (Mike) of Zurich, Switzerland; daughter, Melissa Payne (Sean) of Conifer, CO; son, Scott Webb (Shauna) of Chicago, IL;  grandchildren, Ella, Keira, Sawyer, Caroline, Isla, Braeden, and Andrew; sister Linda Whidden (Robert) of Orlando, FL; and brother Kevin Webb (Vicki) of Pensacola, FL.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 2PM at Drinkwine Family Mortuary. A reception will follow at Drinkwine Reception Hall from 3-5PM. 

For those unable to attend, the Memorial Service will be live streamed. Please click here: https://youtu.be/d1j6uighWX8

The Webb Family kindly request all attendees please wear masks at the Memorial Service.  Thank you.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made  In Memory to the American Diabetes Association.



 

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