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LONG BEACH, Calif.- Charles B. Dyches, 60, of Long Beach, died Wednesday, November 5, 2003 after an extensive illness. He was born September 15, 1943 in Warrenton, Ga., to Carlton and Sarah (Stanley) Dyches. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy on March 22, 1965. Mr. Dyches was a forty-year resident of San Diego and has lived in Long Beach for the past 5 years. Survivors include daughters, Dixie Dyches, of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Deborah Bickerstaff (Glen) of Long Beach, Calif.; son, Charles Dyches, Jr. (Sonny), of Colorado Springs, Colo.; their mother, Lydia Dyches, of San Diego; his five grandchildren, Vanessa and Alexis Cuevas, Brian and Katherine Bickerstaff and Evan Anthony Dyches. Also surviving him are his sisters, Peggy Reville (Roy) of Martinez, Ga. and Sarah Anne Munn (Bill) of Chula Vista, Calif., and numerous nieces and nephews. Chuck was a unique and talented person of great integrity who touched the lives of everyone he met. His gift for music spread joy to all. He will always be fondly remembered and will be greatly missed by those who loved him. Viewing took place Sunday, November 9, 2003 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services was on Monday, November 10, 2003 at Forest Lawn, Cypress, California, at 11 a.m. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Nov. 13, 2003.

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May 2, 2009

Hi Dad,

I can't believe we are going on 6 years without you. I miss your voice and your smile. You gave me so many gifts; the most being your unconditional love. I feel it even now and it gives me the courage to get past every curve ball that life throws my way. You weren't perfect, none of us are. But what you gave me will never fade away. Thank you for always loving me the best that you knew how. I miss you Dad and you are never far from my thoughts. Love, Debbie

Debbie

June 18, 2006

Happy Father's Day Dad. I miss you so much. It seems like yesterday that you were here and telling me how much you love me. I think about you every day. Thank you for making me feel that you were lucky to have me as your daughter.

Ted Chavez

March 10, 2006

Chuck,

I can't believe the time has passed so fast. As you know now life is short and as sweet as you make it. Thanks for being a great uncle. I have such fond memories of my time around you and your family.

Lydia Dyches

September 15, 2004

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLES, CHARLIE, CHUCK. I'M SURE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS DID NOT FORGET YOU TODAY. YOU LEFT US WITH MANY, MANY HAPPY MEMORIES.I WILL ENJOY A MARGARITA IN YOUR HONOR TONIGHT. HAPPY BIRTHDDAY. LOVE YA, LYDIA

Debbie Bickerstaff

September 5, 2004

Hi Dad,

You visited again just a couple of days ago. Katie was eating her breakfast before school and we saw you outside the window. I never guessed you would take the form of a hummingbird but as I have read recently, they are very spiritual beings. How cool.

We are getting ready to remember your birthday. Can't believe you've been gone 10 mos. I think about you every day and miss you very much. I think the greatest gift you gave me was that you always had that ability to make me feel better regardless of what was happening in my life. "It will be all right honey". And I always knew that it would be. I envision you saying that now and it brings me great comfort. I can still hear your voice and I'm so grateful. I love you Dad.

Mendy Chavez-Allison

August 9, 2004

Chuck was a great Uncle when I was growing up and is fondly remembered.

He had the warmest heart.

sarah anne munn

November 22, 2003

CHARLES WAS SPECIAL BECAUSE OF HIS INCREDIBLE CAPACITY TO LOVE HIS FAMILY UNCONDITIONALLY. THE LOVE FOR HIS CHILDREN WAS BEAUTIFUL TO SEE. HIS "LOVE-ABILITY" WAS TRULY A GIFT FROM GOD. I'LL ALWAYS CHERISH OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES: THE PICKLE SANDWICHES FOR OUR PICNICS, HOW HE TAUGHT ME TO RIDE "OUR BIKE", HIS SERENADES TO ME OF HIS SPECIAL MADE-UP SONGS, HOW HE "MADE IT" ON HIS OWN FROM THE TIME HE WAS 15 YRS OLD, AND HOW HE REMEMBERED ME ON EVERY OCCASION THROUGH THE YEARS. HE HAD A SHORT CHILDHOOD, BUT WHAT AN ADULT LIFE HE CREATED FOR HIS FAMILY! ALL MY LOVE TO DIXIE, DEBBIE, SONNY, AND LYDIA AND THEIR FAMILIES. (SISTER) SARAH ANNE DYCHES MUNN

Debbie Bickerstaff

November 16, 2003

Hey Dad,

I can't believe you're really gone from us. I go to your house and it is not the same without you in it. You paid me a visit the other morning. I know it was you. A beautiful hummingbird greeted me as I opened the blinds. I've never seen a hummingbird in the back yard so I know it was you. I said "Hi Dad". I know you will show yourself in many different ways in the next few weeks until you're sure we're all o.k. I look forward to the next time you appear. I love and miss you. Debbie

RONALD HITCHCOCK

November 16, 2003

WELL CHUCK HERE I AM DOWN HER AND IT LOOKS LIKE GOD GRACED YOU AND YOUR UP THERE

AND I BET THE ANGELS ARE IN AWE HEARING ROCK MUSIC ON A RHYTHM HARP LOVE YOU LIKE A BROTHER RONNIE & BEVERLY

lydia dyches

November 14, 2003

to chuck,

i know you loved your memorial service. your family & friends said it all. standing room only you know. nothing but the best for the best husband, father and friend. thanks for the memories & the three beautiful children you gave me. thanks for sharing the last month with me, and making me laugh again & again. Forever in my Heart, Te Amo, Lydia c. Dyches

Alan & Candace Kennedy

November 14, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Aunt Janie Belle Jenkins

November 13, 2003

Thinking of you and extending my deepest sympathy at the death of Charles. He was a special person and I loved him dearly.

Sue Ellen Clark

November 13, 2003

Please be assured that all of you

are in my thoughts and prayers. To Sarah Anne, I love you, and I have lost a brother, too.

Pat & Joan Falkosky

November 11, 2003

We will never forget all the good times and the songs you sang, you were always cheerful and uplifting. You never had a bad word to say about anyone & you had that southern comfort style with family, friends and strangers. We love and miss you.

Lucille (Carvalho) Scalercio

November 10, 2003

I shall never forget you, Chuck

Your love and your quest for living.

With piano and guitar and a bouncing knee

Requests for your songs were endless.

Laughter, family, good times with our kids,

A compassionate friend forever.

When you walk now with God and look down in reflection,

Know Chuck, that your spirit walks with us.

Cathleen Penyak (Carvalho)

November 9, 2003

I will always remember the fun times our families had together when we were kids as some of my fondest childhood memories. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Tom Carvalho

November 9, 2003

To my very good friend Chuck. I will miss you, and I am sure that you are bringing smiles to all where you are now, because I know you arrived there with bells on.

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