Charles A. "Al" Pleasant passed away peacefully in his loving wife's arms on February 10, 2011 at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton. He was born on June 14, 1934 in Parsons, W. Va. to the late Charles H. and Glenna (nee Sheetz) Pleasant.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Warren and a grandson, Rico. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sally and their six children, Geri, Patricia, Ethel, Mary, Rosie and Tony and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Al received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from West Virginia University and his master's degree in engineering from the University of Akron. He understood the importance of giving back, active in Uniontown, Ohio, where he provided leadership for the hot stove baseball program and in serving in the Lions Club for several years. His love for music was only surpassed by his commitment to family and his work at Goodyear Aerospace. Retiring after 33 years, Al remained an active student, continuing his education with a passion for learning. We will forever miss him and are thankful for our time together.

Visitation will be on SUNDAY, FEB. 13, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rte. 93, Canal Fulton) and where services will be held MONDAY,

FEB. 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. FOLLOWING THE SERVICE , please join the family at Trinity United Church of Christ, 8101 Manchester Ave. NW, Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614. www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com

Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356