Charles David Fugate, age 76 of Yellow Springs, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Dayton,, Ohio on March 26, 1950, the son of the late Oscar Eugene and Ruth (Gray) Fugate.  He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Bob Guisleman and Randy Manning.

Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Darlene R. (Bazell) Fugate; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Sherry Fugate; his siblings, Jean Ann Guisleman, Sharon Garman, Oscar Eugen "Chip" Fugate, Jr and wife, Lynette, Linda Manning, Danny Fugate and significant other, JoAnn Robinette; two grandsons, Kyle and Seth Fugate.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  

He served in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years and retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base with 26 years of dedicated service.  He was a member of Parkview Church in Miamisburg and was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Xenia Grace Chapel, 100 Grace Drive, Xenia, Ohio with Pastor Dan Jordan officiating.  Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Xenia  The family will receive visitors at the church from 10:00 a.m. on Monday.

If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420.

Services in care of McColaugh-Massie Funeral Home.