Deceased Alum: Charles Dawson Fanning
Date Of Birth: 07-10-1952
Date Deceased: 02-10-1970
Age at Death: 17
Cause of Death: tragic accident
Alum City: Alexandria
Alum State: VA
Alum Country: USA
Was a Veteran: No
Survived By: Sandy Fanning (Benites), ('69), and Carl Dale Fanning, ('71)

"Charles was a sweet, blue-eyed blond boy with a deep heart. He loved socializing, music, dancing, dare-devil pranks, and could charm the girls with his gift of sentiment. Not only would he send a valentine to his favorite girl, but her mother as well -- clever lad. Charles had a determined mindset and would strive to attain whatever his intent. He could not be swayed. He could talk his way into and out of every situation. Teachers and girlfriends were left speechless. We will never know how Charles would have turned out, but I am sure he would have succeeded either way. He would have plowed his way into something, unhindered and unyielding. Yet, his sweet nature and sense of humor would have kept him beloved." ~ Jill Deets (Hanson), Class of '71