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Howard Lemuel Charles
Greenville
Howard Lemuel Charles, 96, of Greenville, SC, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Shepherd's Care Center. Born April 16, 1917, in Arcadia, SC, he was the son of the late Toy F. and Patience Black Charles.
A World War II veteran of the U. S. Navy, Mr. Charles retired from Lyman Printing-Finishing. He attended Northside United Methodist Church in Greenville and was a member of First Baptist North Spartanburg. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his stepdaughter, Shannon Rochester and her husband Steve of Greenville, SC; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife, Ruth Jones Charles and his second wife, Elizabeth Smart Charles.
Visitation will be 10:00-10:45 AM Friday, August 2, 2013, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM, at the chapel, conducted by Mr. Cameron Pollock. Burial with military rites by the SC State Guard Honors Team will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals On Wheels Of Greenville, 15 Oregon Street, Greenville, SC 29673.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com
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We will always keep our Papa Howard close to our hearts - Love you dearly! We will pay it forward with your sweetest, kindest, most loving person that you are!
Jessica and Bobby Wagner
August 1, 2013
I am so sad about Howard's passing. He was my favorite uncle and the last of my daddy's brothers to pass. I will truly miss him. He was a wonderful person. His niece, Trudy
Trudy Glosson
August 1, 2013
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