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for MICHAEL CHARLES
BISHOP EMILY (CRAFT) RUFFIN
July 9, 2011
DR. MICHAEL L. CHARLES: You were like a Brother & Life Line to me from the time we were kids in the "Local 12 Dash 1 Gospel Singing Union"; I'll Always Cherrish Memories You & the Contributions You've made; to The body of Christ as a Whole You Touched So Many Lives as Spirit would lead You
One on One, in the 45 yrs. I've known You. And We Know the Spirit Lives on. GOD BLESS & Keep Your Family with Peace Light & Love ; for You Are In His Care now, Love You!!! Bishop Prophetess Emily (Craft) Ruffin
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Benitha Jones
March 22, 2011
Love and miss you uncle Mickey
Rev. Paula S. Lockett-Harris
March 21, 2011
Dr. Charles was a wonderful, caring and sharing person, who never made one feel "less than". He treated people exactly the way he would have wanted to be treated. He was always the "Professor." He will be missed but never forgotten. May we all be better persons for just knowing this great man.
Doris Owens
March 21, 2011
I just want to say THANK YOU to Professor Charles who always offered me 'a county girl in the world of big city music' words of encouragement and praise whenever I had the opportunity to be a part of his musical world. A truly beautiful and gracious musician leading the choir in a much better place now. Doris Owens
Clarence Stephenson& Family
March 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. May God continue to shine his spirit upon your family. Dr. Charles' legacy will continue to live through all who knew him.
Mae H.
March 19, 2011
I will miss seeing Babba Charles visiting my classroom at ACECC Lower Campus. He was such a great educator! I will miss his words of encouragement and praise. I am so happy I had the honor of knowing him.
Robbie Herndon & Family
March 19, 2011
Dr. Michael Charles and I grew up in a very economically challenged area, referred to as the "East End." Some of you may be familiar with the area. Though our lives would take different career paths - his would be education/music, mine would be the federal government, we would intersect from time to time. It would never matter when or where I would see Mike, he would always extend his friendship and love to me and my family, and I to his.
To Michael's family: May God's love strengthen and sustain you with beautiful memories of such a gracious, talented, and loving human being.
With Our Condolences,
Robbie Herndon and Family
March 19, 2011
gonna miss you uncle mickey andrae r smith kcmo
Angela Jones
March 19, 2011
With love for my cousin, rest in heaven, in peace.
renee prewitt
March 19, 2011
So sorry for ur lost
APOSTLE ISIAH LEWIS, JR.
March 19, 2011
A TRIBUTE TO OUR BELOVED MICHAEL LEE CHARLES: WE LOVE U AND WE MISS U. HE TOUCHED EVERYBODY' LIFE. HE WOULD COME OVER TO ST. STEPHEN B.C. REGULARLY AND PLAY PIANO FOR BARBARA WATSON. HE WORKED WITH THE LATE, GREAT DORIS BRIDGEWATER. IT WAS ALWAYS A JOY TO SEE HIM SINGING WITH BARBARA, JACKIE AND DORIS!!! THEY USED TO BRING THE HOUSE DOWN!!! HE ASKED ME TO BE CO-DIRECTOR OF THE 500 VOICE SCLC CHOIR, ALONG WITH DORIS JOHNSON AT THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM! IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL EVENT! MICHAEL DIRECTED SEVERAL SONGS! HE WAS AT HIS BEST AS ALWAYS! HE ALSO ASKED ME TO SING "GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS" AT CROWN CENTER FOR A SCLC CHOIR ENGAGEMENT! HE BROUGHT OUT THE BEST IN ME! HE ALWAYS BROUGHT OUT THE BEST IN PEOPLE!!! HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED.
I REMEMBER SONGS LIKE: "FREEDOM AFTERWHILE, "RAY OF HOPE," "EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT," "IN HIS ARMS," "WHO IS HE," AND SO MANY OTHERS
WE LOVE U MICHAEL!!! WE MISS U!!!
Shirley Jones
March 19, 2011
I truly give thanks to God for His blessing of sharing Professor Dr. Michael L. Charles with me.
I have truly been blessed and inspired to have known him. He expressed his love of God in his never ending service to others, and his willingness to obey His word.
I've known Michael since Kansas City began to recognize him as a great gospel artist, musician, singer, composer, director and educator. He has been my mentor, my brother and my very close friend through the years. Having had the honor of singing in several groups, and choirs that he had organized, I've had the pleasure, just as many others have had, of traveling both across country and abroad with him.
Michael you will surely be missed...
but you are now "Safe In The Masters Arms" Amen.
Frederick and Shirley Jones
Las Vegas, NV
Bren
March 18, 2011
Uncle Mickey you will be missed. You had so much to give and your body just wouldn't and couldn't keep up. You've left a great legacy and now God has welcomed you home with open arms, saying "Well done my good and faithful servant."
Cherrie Dennis Cottner
March 18, 2011
Professor Michael Charles - my friend and a great mentor...."...Blessed are those who die in the Lord..."....you have made the transition from this life to life eternal with the Lord. - you are truly blessed! I will miss you down here but I look forward to seeing you again at the great reunion in our heavenly home. Thank you for many, many years of exemplary leadership and inspiration through gospel music and education. Rest now, my brother, for you are safe in the arms of Jesus.
PAMELA DAVIS-BROWN
March 18, 2011
Uncle Mickey you will be missed but never forgotten
Love Always Pam
Bridgett Williams
March 18, 2011
In loving memory of a great icon that will be truly missed. He taught me music in the 5th grade and I am 51yr old. I remember as if it were yesterday.Some wonderful people and memories you never forget
Bridgett Williams (Ms.B) Kansas City Missouri
Norris Davis
March 18, 2011
In loving memory of a soldier for the Lord. You will always live in my heart and prayers. Rest in peace Mike.
Rev. Daniel Childs, Jr.
March 17, 2011
RIP In music there are different rest but you Professor Michael Charles now have whole rest - you sang until your day was done, Thanks for all you've done to advance the kingdomm of Christ
Gaye Martin
March 17, 2011
Another soldier for the Lord has gone. The Kansas City area appreciate the love and commitment that Dr. Michael Charles gave unselfishly to the KC community. We will truly miss his wonderful spirituals at the Martin Luther King Celebrations (Freedom Afterwhile and We Shall Overcome). Our MLK celebrations will never be the same without Dr. Michael Charles' presence. Rest from your work here on earth. Great is your reward in heaven. God's Blessings upon the family in this time of sorrow.
Gwynne Birzer
March 17, 2011
Dr. Michael Charles was one of the greatest gospel musicians of this century. He will be greatly missed. He was also a great teacher. He was my second grade teacher in the Kansas City School district at Meservey Elementary School. I also had the great and distinct pleasure of singing in the MSCC choir under his direction. It was through him that I learned that God has NOT given us the spirit of fear.....His spirit will definitely live on.....
Gwynne (Harris) Birzer
Gaye Martin
March 17, 2011
Another soldier is gone. The Kansas City Missouri area have lost a great icon. Dr. Michael Charles brought so much love and spiritual zest to the Martin Luther King (MLK) celebration. Our MLK celebrations will never be the same without the icing on the cake with Dr. Charles' spirituals (Freedom Afterwhile, We Shall Overcome). Rest from your work on earth. You have earned your crown for your continuous commitment and support to all of us here in Kansas City. God's Blessing upon the family.
Dorothy Favors
March 16, 2011
It is with much sadness that I learned of Michael's death. He was truly an inspiration to many in Kansas City.
March 16, 2011
So very sorry. The education of many KCSD children was touched by his talents. I knew Michael from the time we were teens at Lincoln High School. Miss you Mike. Lelietta (Marie) Vaughn Hamlin
Radifah Zalzala
March 16, 2011
Thanks for all the Great Work you did in this world.
March 15, 2011
My heart goes out to Michael family and Gospel music community of Kansas City, I learned so much working with Michael not only in the church but as a tutor and Niles Home for Children many years ago.
Cynthia Wardlow-Sylvan Albuquerque, NM
Paula Hamilton (Shine-Woods)
March 15, 2011
I will miss you Michael, you gave and gave. All of the member of Emmanuel love you. You have served your community and God well. Rest. I will always love and cherish your memory.
Joyce Oliver
March 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Donna Spearman
March 15, 2011
Kansas City and the World, has lost the Master of Music. I don't think there's anyone with greater knowledge of Gospel Music and the Music of Praise & Worship. As a former member of "The Michael Charles Singers", I learned so much from Michael. He treated us (3 girls) like his little sisters. Being the newbie and the youngest in the group at the time, I felt a little spoiled. When he asked me to do leads on our record, "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say", and I'm Gonna Wait on Jesus", I felt so blessed. I remember being in his apartment for rehearsals, and he'd tell us to take a quick break because God had placed a song in his heart to write at that moment. Though we hadn't seen each other for awhile, I'm going to miss Michael, but there's comfort in knowing he's in the great hands of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To the family; God knew you loved him, but He loved Professor Dr. Michael L.Charles more.
Donna Spearman
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