Charles Edward Lloyd-Jones of Port Macquarie may be in his mid-80s, but he soldiers on with the best of them — and then some.
But, after 14 years as the Salvation Army Court chaplain and working as a volunteer councillor at Aldvilla Correctional Centre in Kempsey, it’s time for him to hang up his hat.
Due to illness, Charles will be retiring from the ranks, with nothing but good memories in his wake.
He said, with humble pride, he had helped countless people overcome adversity.
“For example, I had a young lady whose father approached me and asked me to help with her heroin addiction,” he said.
“The father thought there was no cure but I asked to speak with the lady and convinced her to go to rehab.
“She’s now fully recovered and living life to the fullest and working in an office in the city.”
This year, Charles was also awarded an OAM for his dedication to the cause and for his service to the community.
Charles has been a retired resident in Port for 30 years, living happily and serving the community alongside his wife Ailsa.
Both were founding members of the local Salvos’ branch back in 1980 and have been active members since its inception.
