Charles A. Springer, 85, a tool design engineer, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2005.Charles Alfred Springer was born April 10, 1920, in Sterling City, Texas, to Alfred L. and Laura Helen Rawls Springer. Mr. Springer retired in 1982 from General Dynamics after 42 years as a tool design engineer. He was a member of North Side Baptist Church and loved spending time with family, friends and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Wanda Springer, in September 2004.Charles is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Skidmore of Weatherford; son, Danny Springer and wife, LaDelle of Conroe; grandchildren, Doug, Matthew and wife, Carolynn, Sarah and husband, Brian; and great granddaughter, Emily. Also surviving are his many friends.Graveside services are scheduled noon Friday, September 9, 2005 in the Memory Gardens Cemetery, Weatherford with the Reverend Van Houser officiating. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at White's Funeral Home, Weatherford. Memorial donations may be made to the North Side Baptist Church General Fund, 910 North Main Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086.