Charlie Smith Dannelly | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| In office September 2, 1994 –January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | James Franklin Richardson |
| Succeeded by | Joel Ford |
| Constituency | 33rd District (1995–2003) 38th District (2003–2013) |
| Member of the Charlotte City Council | |
| In office 1977–1989 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13,1924 Bishopville,South Carolina,U.S. [1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rose |
| Residence(s) | Charlotte,North Carolina,U.S. |
| Alma mater | Johnson C. Smith University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Profession | Educator (retired) |
Charlie Smith Dannelly (born August 13,1924) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the North Carolina Senate,who represented the 33rd (and later 38th) district from 1994 to 2013. [2] His district includes constituents in Mecklenburg County. A retired educator from Charlotte,North Carolina,Dannelly served several years as Deputy President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
In 2012,Dannelly,then the longest-serving lawmaker representing Mecklenburg County,filed to run for another term but due to his wife's deteriorating health,he dropped out and endorsed another candidate in the Democratic primary,Joel Ford. [3]
Before entering politics in 1977,Dannelly was a teacher and principal. He served during the Korean War as a first lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne Division. Dannelly made 50 parachute jumps and earned the Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star. [1]
He served on the Charlotte City Council from 1977 until 1989. [1]
Dannelly turned 100 in August 2024. [4]
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