Charles Lee Novy, 88, passed away in the early morning hours of August 5, 2023, after a brief illness. He was a devoted husband, supportive father to his three children, and respected “Pop” to his six grandchildren. Charles was born in Ennis, Texas, to Charles and Ella Novy, on November 27, 1934. Growing up in a small town, he had a wonderful childhood full of outdoor activities, where he became an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Ennis High School in 1952. Charles went on to Texas A&M University, where he earned degrees in both Petroleum Engineering and Geology. After graduation from Texas A&M, he began his first job in Longview, working for Atlantic Richfield. It was in Longview that he met Mary Elizabeth (Libby) Moore, and they were married on August 1, 1959. They happily spent the next 64 years together.