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Charles Steed Obituary
Charles Edward Steed, 51, affectionately known as "Moody, Chaooz, Chucky Baby, Chas, Chuck and Miracle Jones", left us to rest with the Lord on Friday, November 16, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A resident of Liverpool, NY, Charles was born on March 17, 1961 in New York, NY. He was the son of Alton L. and Joyce Littleton. Charles graduated from Thomas J. Corcoran High School and was a recipient of the Student of the Year Award after four years of attending Le Moyne College Upward Bound Program. Charles was also a graduate of Canton University and was recruited to work for Lockheed Martin (formerly General Electric) right out of college. He was a faithful employee for over 30 years up until his bout with cancer began. Charles was an engineer whose work and travels took him around the world. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Alton "Joe" Littleton, and his older sister, Janet Littleton. Charles leaves to cherish his memory, Joyce Littleton (mother), Harrisburg, NY; three brothers, Michael J. Littleton (Tammy), Greensboro, NC, Donald A. Lane (Venita), Waldorf, MD and Bernard L. French, Syracuse, NY; two sisters, Della J Smith (Carlton Sr.) and Josetta Duffus (Nigel Sr.), both of Syracuse, NY; a goddaughter, Layla "Pumpkin" Gabriel Huddleston; eight nieces, nine nephews, nine great-nieces and great-nephews; several godsisters and godbrothers, a host of the "uncivilized" clan (you know who you are), and a special godson, "Kia Boye". Services will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Greater New Testament Missionary Baptist Church, 1121 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. Viewing at 9 a.m. at the church followed by the funeral services which will start at 11 a.m. Cards, flowers, acknowledgments can be sent c/o Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 West Castle Street, Syracuse NY 13205.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Steed
Pete and Eileen Fiol
November 27, 2012
For sure always on our minds. Thanks for the wonderful memories you left behind.
September 1969
Loddie Rosemond
November 24, 2012
Moody, I've known you for a long,long time. And even though I didn't see you often, you should know that you were loved. My heart goes out to your family and friends.
Maria Copps and family
November 24, 2012
Your light will shine on in our hearts!
Maria Copps
November 24, 2012
I count it a JOY to have known, and had a cousin such as Charles. He will always be Moody in my heart. The memories will always bring a smile to my soul! Family, there is no more pain for him, now I pray for the pain of our grief to pass swiftly so the strong, happy memories of our dear Charles take center stage. May God Bless this family and keep us in His hands.
Abbas Masifi
November 23, 2012
Chuck, you are very well remembered amongst your co-workers and friends, here in Egypt. Your memories will continue to live with us. Rest in peace and God bless you...
Tammy Littleton
November 23, 2012
You will always and forever live on in our memories and in each one of us. GOD saw fit to give you the victory in this earthly battle and we thank HIM.Hope you assigned someone to "take care of the cook" though as well as you did.Until we see each other and cook together again, I Love You Brother In Law.
Whittney Reed
November 22, 2012
Uncle Charles!!! I miss you. I know you didn't like a lot of fuss but life without you is a little more difficult because I STILL don't know how to use a MAC lol (insider) I love you so much, I appreciate how brave and strong and positive you were and I'll never forget those beautiful eyes;) Rest easy my beloved Uncle xoxoxoxo
-Whitt
November 22, 2012
CHAAAAOOOOOZ I'm defintely gonna miss your crazy sense of humor, now I no longer have anybody to tell me to "GO TO THE BATHROOM" just because they want to watch star treck in peace, or tell me they want to go to the movies and dinner, but tell me I can't pick the movie because you know I'm gonna fall asleep anyway, you fought one hell of a fight, rest easy now.
Carlton Smith
November 22, 2012
From the moment we met you were a brother and friend. Now rest brodie and God Bless.
Missionary Necole Stafford
November 21, 2012
My big brother. You will be greatly missed!!! Love ya always! Family continue to stay strong. He is at peace now. And I will continue to pray for strength!
Alicia Brantley
November 21, 2012
My brother from another mother...Charles. You will be greatly missed. May you continue to rest in peace. Love you brother.
November 21, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
November 21, 2012
My prayers are with and your family. My god help you to get through this, and if you put your hand in the Lord hands he will give you the strength. Moody was truly a blessed person.
Connie & family and also the Flagg Family.
Daysha Cannon-Williams
November 21, 2012
Your Courageous Sprit will Live with us always! You've taught me alot just on your courage alone. To the family of Chucky, I will keep you in my prayers as I always do!! If you need anything, I'm just a call away. LYM
Markita C
November 21, 2012
My god brother demonstrated courage and fight through out the battle with cancer. Though he is gone he did not lose the battle at. Charles just took the last swing and decided to rest. Love you big brother and I can truly say you are a conqueror! ~Kita Poo
LaGreer Cummings-Brown
November 21, 2012
To my husband who have sown his oats. Didn't have him in life, but God needed you more. I will never forget you and will always love you and the family. So rest now in the arms of God
Bob Sopha
November 21, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Della Smith
November 21, 2012
I really miss you bro, however I know you are at peace and resting in God's arms so that comforts me more than anything. Say hi to Dad and Janet. I'm in no rush to see yall lol but I love you! Bye for now Miracle jones...Della
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