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Jerry Charles
1946 - 2025
BORN
1946
DIED
2025
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Jerry Charles Obituary
He was born on December 13, 1946, in Danville, Virginia, the son of the late Edward William Charles and Nellie Goad Charles. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Peggy, of 44 years.
An Army veteran, Jerry worked as a United States Postal Service letter carrier for 35 years, including service in the labor union. However, his true passion was coaching hundreds of Danville youth in Little League baseball and YMCA basketball, leading a number of All-Star teams. A natural athlete, Jerry also was a city champion basketball, softball and tennis player and bowler. In retirement, he cherished spending time with his grandchildren, whom he loved most of all, and playing cards with his American Legion and VFW buddies.
Survivors include Jerry's sons Matthew (Melissa) and Jonathan (Laura) Charles; three grandchildren, Cooper, Avery and Evelyn Charles; and many cousins.
The family will communicate details regarding Jerry Charles' celebration of life that will be held at a later time.
The family would like to thank the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital ICU and SOVAH Health Emergency staff for their empathetic care. In lieu of flowers, Jerry asked that donations be sent to Duke Cancer Institute at the Duke Cancer Institute Office of Development, 300 West Morgan Street, Suite 1000, Durham, NC 27701 or https://www.gifts.duke.edu/dci?technique_code=CCCWBDNN of which Jerry was an avid supporter after Peggy's cancer treatment.
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Joan and Steve Bradford
Yesterday
Matt, Melissa, Jonathan, Laura and grandchildren, we are so very sorry to hear that Jerry is no longer with us. He was our wonderful mail carrier and husband and father to you and grandfather. Whenever I talked with him, he voiced his joy of being with his grands. I know they feel so lost without him. Amy and Beth both share our sorrow and sympathy.
Corkie Womack
October 23, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, Jerry and I work together at the post office we became good friends, he will be greatly missed.
Amanda Adkins
October 23, 2025
Im very sorry to hear about his passing he was such a sweet man and I love to hear his stories about him playing cards everywhere when id cut his hair
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