SALISBURY- Charles Prescott Arbogast, 86, of Salisbury, died Monday, September 22, 2014 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He was born January 17, 1928 in Morgantown, West Virginia, a son of the late Harry McNeill Arbogast and Addie Louella Howell Arbogast. Charles proudly served his country in the 82nd Army Airbourne right after World War II, until his honorable discharge in 1950. He worked most of his lifetime in banking and spent many years as a cashier and Vice-President with the First National Bank of Maryland in Baltimore. He was an active member of Line United Methodist Church in Delmar where he served on the trustees, chaired the PPR Committee for many years and was an assistant Sunday school teacher. He held memberships on various civic groups, such as the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, the Mason-Dixon Woodworkers Club and was a 32nd degree Mason and Past Master at Adherence Lodge #88 in Baltimore. He also served as president, secretary and treasurer for the community association at Avalon Park where he and his wife resided. He loved working with numbers and was always willing to help with bookwork for various organizations and associations. He will be remembered as a true family man who was always there for them when they needed him. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Naomi (Taylor) Arbogast; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda Gayle (Kevin) Goodman of Baltimore; three grandchildren, Lisa Lynn (Brandon) Blatcher of Savannah, Georgia, David Louis (Michele) Marconi, Jr. of Morgantown, West Virginia and Kristina Lee (Ronald) Lewis of Baltimore; five great grandchildren, Grace Anne Hazlett, Jackquelin Lewis, Abigayle Hannah Lewis, Ethan Charles Lewis and Sarah Louise Marconi; and a great-great granddaughter, Ember Laura Iraca. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Line United Methodist Church in Delmar. Pastor Doug Griffith will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Line United Methodist Church, c/o John Powell, 17109 Arvey Road, Laurel, DE 19956. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.