Our dear friend, Mr. Charles, passed away (unexpectedly) in his sleep Saturday night. We just cannot believe it. He was such a joy to see each Sunday at church.
The girls are also very sad. Mr. Charles always greeted us with a smile and a hug, and usually a quarter or two for the girls. (He supplied their weekly ice cream money for kindergarten.) They came to watch one of the girls' softball games back in the Spring. When he got there he told them that if they hit a homerun he would give them $5. Well, this was tball and their first season, so he felt pretty comfortable with his statement....However, BOTH girls hit their one and only homerun of the season that night....of course he paid up too!
Last night we attended the visitation, and it made it more real for all of us. I just kept hoping someone would say this was just another of Mr. Charles' practical jokes...but it is not. I know that he is in Heaven watching over us, but that still does not keep us from missing him here.
Please pray for his wife of 52 years, Mrs. Martha Ann and his son Jeff and his family. Many dear friends are also grieving Mr. Charles' passing...Until we meet again.
We love you, Mr. Charles!
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