Charles Henry( Chuck) Kowitz, Lt. Col, USAF (ret.) 44, of Chipley, Florida, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 13, 2010 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born in Chipley, Florida on March 31, 1965 to Ellner Jane Grady Kowitz and the late Edgar Joseph Kowitz. At age 14 he flew his first solo flight and received his pilot license. In the 10th to 12th grade, he served as an auxiliary member of the Civil Air Patrol as a radio and rescue pilot at the National Guard Armory. He graduated Chipley High School in 1983 with high honors, then attended Marion Military Institute and the Air Force Academy, graduating in 1988 as Second Lieutenant with a masters degree in Engineering. He served two tours in Desert Storm as a forward advisor, directing air strikes. After an esteemed military career, he retired in 2008 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was of the Catholic faith and was preceded in death by his Grandparents; Henry and Adeline Kowitz of Chipley and Charles William and Wray E. Withrow Grady of Live Oak, Fla. and his Father; Edgar Joseph Kowitz. Survivors include his Mother; Ellner Jane Grady Kowitz, of Chipley, one Brother; Dale Joseph Kowitz of Kuwait, his cat; Lacey, his four Aunts, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Charles loved flying airplanes and model planes. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Saint Joseph The Worker Catholic Church in Chipley, interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, February 21, from 4 to 6 P.M. at the St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church. The family suggests contributions to the Science Department of Roulhac and Chipley High School or ROTC of Chipley High School. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.