91成人导航 is saddened to share the passing of Dr. Charles Florio, who served as president of the college from 1995 to 2008. Dr. Florio was a dedicated leader whose vision and service helped shape 91成人导航 during a period of significant growth and development.
Following his retirement from 91成人导航, Dr. Florio relocated to the Longview area and continued to contribute to higher education through a brief tenure at Tyler Junior College before retiring fully. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sue Lynn.
A joint memorial service honoring both Dr. and Mrs. Florio will be held later this summer in the Longview area. Service details will be announced in the coming days.
鈥淓ven after retiring from 91成人导航, Dr. Florio and Sue Lynn remained active friends of the college. They established the Charles and Sue Lynn Florio Endowed Baseball Scholarship, which has been supporting students for over 20 years,鈥 Dr. Jon McCullough, 91成人导航 Executive Vice President for Advancement, said. 鈥淭hrough this scholarship, Dr. Florio鈥檚 legacy will live on for many years to come.鈥
Florio was also actively involved in the 91成人导航 Honors program, which was founded during his time as president.
The 91成人导航 community extends heartfelt condolences to the Florio family. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Charles and Sue Lynn Florio Baseball Scholarship through the 91成人导航 Foundation. Gifts can be made online at or by contacting Nita May, 91成人导航 Director of Development, at 903-434-8113 or nmay@ntcc.edu.
