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Darlene CHARLES Obituary


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CHARLES, Darlene S. (Jones) age 70 of Beavercreek passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter J. and Donna (Holms) Jones. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, William S. Charles; two daughters, Denise and husband, Robert Vanderhorst, Tonya Charles; a granddaughter, Amanda M. Vanderhorst; a sister, Deborah Sue and husband, Rick Eisele; a maternal aunt, Jody and husband, Harold Grinnel. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Darlene was a graduate of Beavercreek High School, Class of 1962 and Beaver Valley Chapter #570 O.E.S. She was also a die hard Elvis fan. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, from the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road at Grange Hall Road. Interment will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 with an Eastern Star Memorial Service at 7:30 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

Published by Dayton Daily News on Jun. 29, 2014.
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Bill you and the family is in my thoughts and prayers, I am so blessed to have been Darlene's aide and be able to care for her at patriot ridge We will miss Darlene and her beautiful smile everyday!

Brooke Sherwood

July 1, 2014

We will always love and miss you here at Patriot Ridge Darlene. You are now an angel watching over us. Bill and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, and thank you for allowing us to take care of Darlene. She will be greatly missed.
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Kimberly Blanton

June 30, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you Bill we will miss you as much as we will miss Darlene in our lives the pictures were beautiful your memories are now your treasures.
Alma Brewer

Alma Brewer

June 30, 2014

i hope you see ELVIS in heaven. may you rest in peace.love,brother-in-law mike.

June 29, 2014

You will always be my sister, wherever you are.

Deborah Eisele

June 28, 2014

As a child, Darlene was a very fun-loving sister. She was proudly referred to as "Sissy". She will be sadly missed, yet I will always remember our good times. She was with me through the births of both of my children.

Deborah Eisele

June 28, 2014

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