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Charles David Berg, 90, loving husband of Louise Berg, Scoutmaster for hundreds of boys (now men) in the Mazeppa community, and intrepid "Iron Duke" supporter of Duke University, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Genesis Eldercare in Mooresville. Charles was a man of strong Christian faith and is now with Jesus, face to face. Born in High Point, Guilford County, NC, son of George Anthony Berg and Ida Mae Smith Berg, he was baptized in Cleveland Baptist Church, Cleveland, NC, and subsequently became a lifetime member of Triplett United Methodist Church in Mooresville after marriage to Louise Craven on December 23, 1951. He served as Sunday school teacher and as a member of the church administrative board. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Craven Berg; and brothers, John J. Berg and Paul R. Berg. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Eugene Berg of Lake Placid, FL. Following his military service in the US Navy from 1943-46, he served on the New York Central Railroad in the Baggage and Mail area, and thereafter for 30 plus years in Burlington Industries, Mooresville. He retired in 1987. Life’s interests included Boy Scouts: Charles helped found Troop 167 Mazeppa in 1957 and served as Scoutmaster for over 37 years and continued his involvement for a total of 46 years. Mr. Berg’s leadership investments paid a dividend of 49 Eagle Scouts in troop history. He personally was awarded the Silver Beaver Award and the Methodist Church Scouting Award and also earned membership in the Order of the Arrow. Charles twice served as Leader of the Piedmont Council Troop to National Jamboree; as Leader of the Piedmont Council Troop to Philmont Scout Retreat; and as Leader of the Piedmont Council Maine Canoe Base Adventure Outing. In addition to being a longstanding "Iron Duke" supporter of Duke University Sports Program, he attended the 1940 Rose Bowl in Durham, NC- held there because of the perceived threat of west coast invasion by the WWII enemies. Charles also coached Midget Football for two years in Mooresville. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 3 at Triplett United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Richard Auten and Rev. Bill Roberts officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service in the church sanctuary. Burial with full military honors will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following in the Christian Life Center. Instead of flowers, Charles requested any remembrance be directed to the charity of your choice, Triplett Methodist Church, Boy Scouts of America, or Duke University Sports Scholarship Program. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Berg family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Charles David Berg

October 19, 1925 - July 1, 2016