Dr. Charles H. Uhl

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Dr. Charles H. Uhl, age 92, of Jefferson, formerly of Ithaca, New York, who passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010.

Dr. Uhl, born May 28, 1918 in Schenectady, New York, was a son of the late, Harry C. Uhl and the late, Florence Haupt Uhl. He served in the United States Navy during World War II; and was a Professor of Plant Biology with Cornell University for 50 years. While at Cornell, Dr. Uhl served as an advisor to the Sigma Chi fraternity. He served as an usher at the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca; was an honorary fellow with the Succulent and Cactus Society of America; and was a long-term member of the Ithaca Stamp Club and American Philatelic Society.

Survivors include his wife, Natalie W. Uhl of Jefferson. Children: Natalie J., Mary, Charles, and Elizabeth. Brother, Robert I. Uhl of Atlanta. Grandchildren: Toby, Hugh, and Amy.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, September 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Reverend John Simmons and Reverend David Tinsley officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cornell Plantations, One Plantations Road Ithaca, NY 14850.
Evans Funeral Home, 1350 Winder Highway Jefferson, GA 30549. 706-367-5467. Online Condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com