He graduated from Drew High School in 1960 and attended Auto Mechanic School and graduated from SEARK in 1970. He was also a self-employed skilled logger for many years, where he met many friends as a timber contractor. Charles was a former member of Victory Christian Fellowship and Metropolitan AME Zion church. He loved gospel music and praising God.
Charles had a high school sweetheart, Willie Mae Brooks who moved away after graduation to Chicago, Illinois for 30 years. They were reunited in friendship and love after back to Wilmar, AR, which lead to Holy Matrimony in September 14, 1997. A love which lasted 19 years until his death.
Together they are the parents of four children, Miko (Melvin) Trotter of Wilmar, Timothy Robinson of Monticello, Latanya (Harvey) Baker and Monica Watkins, both of Chicago, IL; eleven grandchildren, Alisha, Tristian, Jarred, Steven, Danielle, Patrick, Courtney, Brandon, Quinton, Ryan and Donavon who he loved dearly-and they called him PaPa; three great-grandchildren, Ngema, Zora and Elijah.
He also leaves to cherish his memories five sisters, Mary Foster of St. Louis, MO, Julia Christian and Classie (Clarence) Green of Pine Bluff, Rosetta Foster of Monticello and Barbara (Clifton) Richardson of McGehee; three brothers, Elder, Melvin (Mary) Foster, Troy (Rose) Foster and Larry Foster all of Monticello; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Wilmar Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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BENNY C CHANDLER
Phoenix, AZ Friday, November 11, 2016 I never will forget he came home from school an he was told his puppy had died, and to take the puppy down by the pond, and bury it there I went with him.he cried softly all the way on the way back he was okay he was 12 years old and I was 5 he had that love an compassion all his life.TY & Henryett Mcfadden
Detroit, MI Friday, November 11, 2016 GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. WE LOVE U ALL.Trudy Stringfellow
, AR Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Melvin and MarySo sorry to read this. Prayers are with you and yours.
Trudy
Melissa Tullos
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 8, 2016 To the foster family,I would like u to know that Mr.Charles may not be
With us in body but in spirit may the lord give u peace and comfort. ....
Batts Family
Austin, TX Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Foster FamilyWELTON. Lewis
Flint, MI Tuesday, November 8, 2016 May God bless the family. Welton lewis. Billy gonder. Lewis ridgell. Thomas shaw the class of 1960Tommy Shaw
, CA Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Rest in peace my friend and classmateTrudy Stringfellow
, AR Monday, November 7, 2016 Melvin and MarySo sorry to read about your brother's passing. Prayers to you and yours.
Trudy
Barbara Benton
Wilmar, AR Monday, November 7, 2016 So sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family during this time.Shun davis
, AR Monday, November 7, 2016 Cousin Charles will be truly miss