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Charles Edward (Chuck) Golla of San Antonio, Texas passed away in Rockport, Texas on Thursday February 15, 2024, at the age of 88. Chuck was born January 4, 1936, in Converse Texas to Edward G. Golla and Nellie Stanush Golla whom have preceded him in death, as well as wife Barbera J. Riggs Golla, son Michael L. Golla, Sr, grandson Nathan Golla, brothers August C. Golla, Victor Golla wife Lorine Golla, sister in laws Lucy Golla, Jolie Bailey husband Kirby. He Married Barbera J. Riggs February 11, 1961, at St Benedict Catholic Church in San Antonio Texas. Chuck is survived by his sons Charles A. (Tony) Golla wife Catherine Bednarz Golla of Rockport, Texas, daughter-in-law Susan Shoemarker Golla of Floresville, Texas, Matthew J Golla wife Colleen Heine Golla of San Antonio Texas. Grandchildren: Sheri Harris husband Joshua, Christopher Golla wife Ruby, Justin Golla wife April, Michael Golla Jr wife Kaitlyn, Megan Golla, Nichols Golla wife Sara, Jessica Crady husband Brandon and Darren Golla. Great grandchildren: Cayden Harris, Jackson Harris, Odella Golla, Darcy Crady and Jace Crady. Sister-in-law Lucilla Golla and Brother Joseph Golla. He has numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Chuck followed in his brothers’ footsteps and served his country in the US Navy during the Koran War era from 1954 – 1958. He was stationed aboard the USS Jason (AR-8) at San Diego, California and achieved the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. He then worked at CPS of San Antonio, Texas as a heavy equipment operator in the gas leak department until his retirement in 1991. Having to always dig around dangerous live gas lines, he would jokingly tell people that he was so good with a backhoe that he could tickle an earthworm with his bucket without hurting it. During this time, he and Barbera raised their three sons on the family farm where they grew grain crops and livestock. He was an accomplished gardener and always had a large crop of vegetables. This led to so many fond memories with his grandkids picking and eating fresh vegetables right of the vine. Chuck always enjoyed a good card game. Playing poker was his favorite. This started his love of card tricks and magic effects leading all the way back in his navy days and culminated in his second professional career. Chuck became so good at performing magic effects that he had a booking agent and would perform magic shows all over the country. He was known as the “World’s Most Honest Magician” These would include events like grand openings, weddings, and birthday parties. One of his bigger events was stand up magic at the Randolph field Air show. He specialized in children’s magic and received the greatest joy from seeing their little faces light up in amazement and disbelief. He performed magic effects up until his final days in the nursing home where he was known by all the residents as the “Magic Man.” He was President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Texas Association of Magicians, San Antonio Ring 18. One of his proudest accomplishments as the T.A.O.M. President in 1994, was to facilitate and oversee the State of Texas Magic Convention is San Antonio Texas. Chuck was an avid outdoors person. He enjoyed spending as much time as he could with family and friends target shooting, hunting, fishing, and camping. Whitetail deer hunting and saltwater fishing was his favorite because it always meant quality time with his family. Chuck was a loving person that was always there for everyone that touched his life. He prided himself on always being an honest person with everyone. He will be greatly missed by all. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Dellcrest Funeral Home, 2023 W.W. White Rd. San Antonio, TX 78222. The rosary will begin at 6:30 PM. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Monica Catholic Church, 501 North St. Converse, TX 78109. Interment with military honors will follow at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, 14011 FM 1346 St. Hedwig, TX.

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Charles Edward Golla

January 4, 1936 - February 15, 2024