Charles Brown Aydelette Sr. 73, of Salisbury passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Novant Rowan Medical Center. Charles was born on March 3, 1949 in Greensboro, a son of the late Wisdom Brown and Margaret Molen Aydelette.

Charles was a graduate of Grimsley High School and attended Guilford College. He was the owner and operator of Southeastern Tractor. Charles was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was an avid outdoors man who loved to hunt and fish and at one time was a professional fisherman.

Charles is survived by his wife Sarah Sink Aydelette of Salisbury; son, Charles Brown Aydelette, Jr.; daughters, Kimberly Aydelette and Laurie Aydelette. Brothers, Tommy and Bill Aydelette; and grandchildren, Julie, Faith and Conner.

Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Aydelette family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.