Virgil was born June 19, 1961; his parents were Virgil and Rachel (LeClair) Charging Hawk, Sr. Virgil was raised by his maternal grandparents Phillip and Hannah LeClair, and spent most of his young years south of St. Charles. Virgil attended schools in both Bonesteel and Marty, SD. He then enlisted in the Army for one tour. After that, Virgil started his own screen printing business which specialized in native-designed t-shirts; with this venture, he toured the powwow trail.

Virgil's hobbies included spending time with his family, traveling to powwows, and spending time with his children. He also like to scour antique stores and thrift stores for "treasures."

Virgil is survived by his children: Jessie Charging Hawk and Holly Charging Hawk of Sioux Falls, SD; Wahinapa Charging Hawk, Fort Thompson, SD; Wade Charging Hawk of Minneapolis, MN; Hayden Thin Elk of Watertown, SD; and Xander Rencountre of Webster, SD. His brothers: Melvin Young Bear of Pine Ridge; Severt Young Bear, Jr. of Rapid City, SD. His sisters: Ramona (Sonny) Bear Hill, Watertown, SD; Georgette Sullivan, Ortley, SD; Evelyn Eagle, Waubay, SD, 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Virgil is preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, his brother Lesley Little Bear, and a sister Antoinette ("Toni") Owen.

Funeral services for Virgil Charging Hawk, Jr, age 64, formerly of Bonesteel, SD will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Milks Camp Community Hall near Bonesteel, SD.  Burial will be in the Ponca Creek UCC Cemetery in near St. Charles, SD.  There will be a wake service on Tuesday at the Hall.