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Charles, educated in Hampton, pursued a degree at Hampton Institute. In 1960, after serving in the U.S. Army, he was honorably discharged and began his career with the U.S. Postal Service. He retired January 2002 after 42 years of outstanding service. He was an avid bowler, softball player, emeritus member of the Postal Union, Branch 247 and a member of Zion Baptist Church in Hampton where he sang in the Voices of Zion Gospel Choir.
He is survived by his children, Charles Jr. (Jacque) of Miami, Fla., Edward, of College Station, Texas, and Nicole Cole (Ron) of Bowie, Md.; grandchildren, Joshua, Journey and Maximilian Cole; sister, Doris Diggs Bouyer of Hampton; as well as a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you send condolences or donations, which will be contributed to Charles' favorite charities on his behalf, to 1704 Willow Oaks Ct., Bowie, MD 20721.
A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, at Zion Baptist Church, 125 West County Street, Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Browlee Hailstock Jr. officiating. Interment will follow the service at Hampton Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are asked to assemble by 10 a.m. Thursday at Smith Brothers Funeral Home to procession to the church. Family and friends are welcome to visit Smith Brothers Funeral Home, 545 East Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Wednesday, May 24, to sign the registry from 4 to 6 p.m.
Arrangements by Smith Brothers Funeral Home, 723-4117. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles TARLTON
Donna Mccoy
June 7, 2010
To All of the Tarlton Family:
This is Donna McCoy(one of the pope twins) just now finding out about Charles, on Monday evening,June 6th around 11:35pm. We love you guys so much and we were just talking about how we had to go and visit with Charles, to check on him, and to get you guys contact info as we have relocated to the Richmond area. Please know that each of you have blessed our family with fond memories of being great neighbors.We again, are so sorry we didn't know and were not with you to celebrate HiS Life's joruney. However,we are praising God now and celebrating his time with all of us...amen! We know God will bring each of you through this and you will see him again... in Heaven. Call us 804.955.6886
Praise HIM, Donna and family
Nicole Cole
June 6, 2010
These messages were so nice. I hadn't realized there was an active guestbook on-line. Thank you all for your sentiments, condolences, and for me especially the memories. It's really comforting to read these messages. Thank you from Nicole Tarlton Cole - Charles' daughter.
May 27, 2010
I have fond memories of Charles. We were raised up together in the Phoebus area of Hampton. We attended both elementary and high school together and graduated in the class of 1954 from Phenix. May Jesus continue to bless you during and after your time of bereavement.
barbara l brewer
Monroe, NC
Vada Preston
May 27, 2010
I met Charlie T, as we affectionately called him, in 1986 when I first entered the postal service in 1986. He took me under his wing as if I were his son.
I remember how he would always bring me drinks during the hot summer days when I carried his route.
When Jesus was asked "when were you thirsty and I gave you drink, when were you hungrey and I fed you" he responded, "when you do it for the least you do it for me also." I thank you Charlie for showing me the face of God in your spirit. I'll truly miss you pops.
Sonji Tucker
May 27, 2010
May the Lord keep you in your time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 27, 2010
To the Tarlton family,
I wish I could take away the pain your heart is going through, but just know Charles is no longer in that pain, but at peace with the Lord. He was loved by everyone who knew him, but God loved him best.
Charles, take care.
with love from your cousin,
Vera & family
james bouyer
May 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lloyd Barner
May 26, 2010
To the Tarlton Family,
May your heart find comfort knowing your loved one is waiting in God's promised land.My thoughts of deepest sympathy are there with you today.
The Barner Family.
Sue Etta Scott
May 26, 2010
Charles and I attended "Old Phenix" school together. I remember him best for always making me laugh. He was one of the nice guy's. My prayers are with you. We will all miss him.
Verson and Sarah Scott
May 26, 2010
To the Tarlton Family -- Charlie T. will truly be missed. Remember - Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Your are in our prayers.
May 26, 2010
DORIS AND FAMILY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF CHARLES WAS VERY SAD BUT GOD KNOWS BEST .HE WAS A RELATIVE OF MY HUSBAND AND I FEEL LIKE WE ARE FAMILY. TAKE CARE . LOVE ELLEN WATTS AND FAMILY
EARNEST WILKERSON
May 26, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Eric Johnson Major, USA, Ret.
May 26, 2010
To the Tarlton family my sincere condolences. I knew your father all my life. He bowled with my Dad the late Leonard M. Johnson on the same team for over 30. The old Pioneer League. Your father was a Pioneer in many ways and I was blessed to share that experience. Find comfort in knowing that your Father now rest with Our Father.
Constance Baltimore
May 26, 2010
To the Tarlton family, I pray that the Lord will comfort you. Charlie T. was a wonderful person.
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