Name: Visitation for Charles Grounds
Start: 2015-03-21T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-03-21T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Alexander Funeral Home-East Chapel - Evansville

Charles K. Grounds
Newburgh, Indiana
Charles K. Grounds, 66, of Newburgh, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born June 21, 1948, in Edmond, OK, to the late Charles and Allene (Cooper) Grounds.
He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the MACV of the U.S. Army. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Charles was a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. He enjoyed attending pow wows and stomp dances, having served as Arena Director and Head Veteran Dancer at numerous gatherings. He also served on the Board of Directors for the American Indian Society and the American Indian Center, both of St. Louis, MO. He was a graduate of Oklahoma Military Academy and Oklahoma City University. He worked at Monsanto Company and Lambert International Airport as an auditor and accounting manager in St. Louis, MO.
Charles is survived by his wife and companion of 33 years, Paula Grounds; son, Ryan Grounds of Robinson, IL; daughter, Allison (Nick) Lawalin of Nashville, TN; sister, Charal Ann (Grounds) Lee of Houston, TX; and beloved cousins, Cathy (Dan) Cotts, Kent (Edy) Cooper, Nevin (Rhonda) Cooper, and Carol (Greg) Nutter.
Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Alexander East Chapel. Friends may visit Saturday from 12:00 PM until service time at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.

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Published by Courier Press on Mar. 18, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Grounds

18 Entries

Amanda LaCroix

March 21, 2015

My deepest condolences to you and your family, Allison. He was a great man and will be missed, but just hold onto the great memories of him and all he's taught you, they will carry you through. Love and prayers to you and your family.

Jane & Mark Elfreich

March 21, 2015

Paula our condolences to you and your family. Know that you remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Colley

March 20, 2015

Charlie went to OMA when I was there. He was a quite spoken man and seemed to always be in control. He was above me in rank. He was a good guy, honest and well thought of. Ken Colley OMA

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Steve Sorensen

March 19, 2015

Charlie was a rock for me and many others, sharing his experience, strength and hope! He will be missed.

bruce lam

March 19, 2015

Charlie was my Monsanto colleague. He was such a gentle guy always smile agreed with you. Great fun travelled together business number of times. We roamed Europe of course visited many pubs. Missed him even after 30 years.

Regina Franklin

March 19, 2015

My condolences to the Grounds family! My heart is sad from hearing the news of Charles K. Grounds passing from earth. We will see u again my friend!

Rick Pore

March 19, 2015

From his own life shared and gave freely. Experience, strength and hope. Integrity defined. Truthful Spiritual guidance embraced. Like a best friend, mentor...father. In the wind a quite whisper to hear, be at peace and know, Charlie is here.
See you all ways. Love the view from serenity.

Gary Good

March 19, 2015

Charlie and I were roommates at OMA. One of my memories was that he would always shower before bed and comb his hair perfectly. I would tease him and say he was getting ready for a hot date in his dreams. We weren't in touch much over the years, but fortunately I got to see him a couple of years ago and share a meal, and reconnect. He was one of my best friends, and I will never forget him. My heart goes out to all of the family. God bless you all.

Joy Lampe

March 18, 2015

I had the great fortune to travel the world with Charlie when we worked at Monsanto together. I still remember his smile and sense of humor. Peace Charlie...you will be fondly remembered...

Janie Ganyard

March 18, 2015

I grew up in Seminole with Charles Keith. I do not remember not knowing him. He was a great guy!! Praying for all of you!!

Janice Brier

March 18, 2015

Charlie was my friend from Monsanto, at first we had only a phone friendship always saying at the end of the conversation "we must do lunch". Later when he moved to St. Louis I was blessed that he would come to my repair shop for service on his cars. I was truly blessed to call him a friend. I'm sad that he is gone.

Cathy Cott

March 18, 2015

Charles Keith my cousin, always there with your gentle smile and ready laugh throughout my life. We shared Christmases, Thanksgivings, birthdays, and fishing poles... most importantly we were family. I will miss you.

Kathleen Patterson

March 18, 2015

I only met him and your mother I believe once. They were so kind and such a great couple. He will be very missed. He brought a lot of love and happiness to you and your family. It was a better world with him in it. God Bless and he will be waiting for you and your family on the other side and from time to time checking in on each and every one of you. Love never dies... you take it with you. Deepest Sympathy Kathy Patterson, Jason Moore and Jeremy, Marisa, Chase and Maya Johnson

March 18, 2015

I was so sorry to hear. I went to school with him at Okla Military Academy.
Did not know him well but always liked him, he was always nice and pleasant
to be around. I always enjoyed him. Dean Cousparis

betty lovan

March 18, 2015

He was such a good friend and I feel blessed to have known him. My memory. ...dinners at our home and his compliments to my cooking.

March 18, 2015

I went to Oklahoma Military Academy with Charlles. We had great times there, and I can still remember how he would make us all crack up. Thank you Charles for leaving us with wonderful memories! You will be missed. Randy Smith

Linda Jones

March 18, 2015

Paula and Allison, I am so very sorry for your loss. You have my heart felt sympathy. I regret deeply that I will be out of town Saturday and can not be with you. Please remember that I am here for you.

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