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Charles Milton High, Jr., 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1934 and moved to Albuquerque in 1950, graduating from Highland High School. Charles was a graduate from the University of New Mexico in 1957 and became a Lieutenant in the US Air Force. He was a Navigator until 1960, flying a KC97. In 1957 he married Arlene Rollie and after the Air Force, they moved to Gallup, New Mexico in 1960 and have lived there since. Charles managed The Blossom Shop for several years and was known in Gallup for his designs. He was a licensed General Contractor in NM and built over 100 homes in the Gallup area. Charles was a licensed Real Estate Broker and Appraiser in the Gallup area. He was also the General Manager for Gamerco Associates LTD until a few years ago. Charles served on the Gallup Board of Realtors and was a past president; past State Director of the NM Realtor's Association; City of Gallup Planning Commission for 19 years and a past chairman; McKinley County Planning Commission, a past Chairman for 12 years; Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital Board of Trustees and Chairman for 8 years; University of New Mexico Alumni Association Board; University of New Mexico Foundation Board; New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation Board. He was a member of Kiwanis in his early years, Rotary International, New Mexico Amigos and the Elks Lodge. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gallup and served as a Trustee and served on the Santa Fe Opera Board in the sixties and helped start the Gallup Opera Guild. This year he was the Honoree for Charity Invitational RMCHCS because of all the work he did on the hospital board. Charles loved good music, telling jokes, traveling and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Arlene; son, Charles, III; his daughter-in-law Sheri; grandson Jonathan; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Milton and Mildred High; and his sister, Patricia Kaplan; Four months ago he lost his son, Gregory; and two months ago lost his grandson, Charlie IV, who was killed in Afghanistan. A Memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Gallup on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital Foundation, 1901 Red Rock Dr., Gallup, NM 87301 or the First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr., Gallup, NM 87301. Please visit our online guestbook for Charles at: RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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