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Charles St. John Obituary

Charles Eugene St. John

80, Martinsville, died March 14, 2013, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. Mr. St. John was born May 9, 1932, in Morgan County, to the late Vern and Mary Alice (Waltz) St. John. He graduated from Mooresville High School. Mr. St. John spent many years working as a truck driver, working for Associate Trasport for 20 years and Yellow Freight for 23 years, retiring in 1997. Always involved in his community, Mr. St. John was instrumental in the founding of the Eminence Little League. He was a member of the Eminence Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star, Scottish, Rite, York Rite, and the Murat Shrine. He was also a member of the Golden Spur Saddle Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Martinsville VFW #1257. Mr. St. John enjoyed NASCAR racing, farming, and IU Basketball. He will be missed by a loving family and many friends. Mr. St. John was preceded in death by his wife, Lula (Fox) St. John; grandson, Fred Nicholas Haas. Survivors include his sons, Dennis St. John (Margie) of Mooresville, Mike St. John (Rhonda) of Quincy; daughter, Mary Ann Griesemer (Larry) of Stilesville; 15 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory , Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2013. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eminence Little League. Visit http://www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Mar. 16, 2013.

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Bob Brown

March 19, 2013

I worked with Charlie at Yellow Freight my thought and prayer go to the family. He was a great guy to work with and taught me many things in his time at Yellow. He will be missed.

March 18, 2013

My sincere condolences to your family during this grievous time. God, who is a refuge and strength, provides abundantly during difficult times. May God give you the peace and comfort you need to endure the days ahead.

C Johnson

March 17, 2013

I WORKED AT KOGERS ,CAFE HE WAS IN THERE EVERY DAY HE COULD,WE SURE MISSED HIM.I WAS BROOKLYN TO HIM HE LOVED CALLING THAT.HE WAS A VERY GOOD MAN HOPE GOD KEEPS YOU ALL STRONG FOR THE DAY,WHEN YOU HAVE TO SAY GOODBY BLESS YOU ALL CONNIE TERRY

Norma Kinder Miles

March 16, 2013

I was a classmate of your father when we both lived in Brooklyn. I am sure that your family will miss him forever. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I now live in Washington State.

March 16, 2013

Please accept our condolences in this time of distress. God however, gives us a wonderful promise that we as well as our loved ones will benefit in the near future.

Dennis Mahler

March 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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