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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Cris
July 18, 2024
Happy birthday in Heaven, my sweet friend. Forever in my heart, I love you, Savy!
Derrick George
March 5, 2024
We are all still missing you Charles.
Andrew Stratton
August 26, 2021
Miss you man.
Derrick George
March 6, 2020
Thinking of you brother! Big hugs!
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Brooke Perry
March 5, 2020
17 years have gone by but you are always in our hearts and never forgotten! Love you Charles ❤CDB
March 11, 2016
Derrick George
March 10, 2016
Thinking about you brother. Miss you man.
Derrick G
March 5, 2013
I think about you everyday. 10 years now.
Brooke Perry
March 7, 2012
Correction for my last post *9 years!
Susan Longest
March 6, 2012
Still think about you Charlie!
Brooke Perry
March 6, 2012
You left us 7 years ago. Still your face, your smile, your laugh, your voice all so fresh in my mind. You are always living in my heart. Love you Charles <3
Alana
March 5, 2012
wow 9 years....miss you so much!
cris
March 5, 2010
7 years ago today my friend...wow, do i miss you! your face, you smile, your laugh...i love you so much Savy! You are imbedded within me...and i will miss you all my life.....what a quiet day................xoxoxo.....
Treesus
March 5, 2009
Charles,
Six years and you are still missed, loved and will never be forgotten by all who knew you. I think it is a true testament to how amazing your life was, even though it was cut way too short. I still want to be you when I grow up brother. I hope your family is well.
Alana
March 5, 2009
These 6 years have really flown by....and they havnt gotten easier....you are missed and loved more than you will ever know!xoxox
Alana
March 5, 2009
Hard to believe 6 years have flown by....the time hasnt made it easier....you are missed and loved more than you will ever know! xoxoxo
Brooke Perry
March 5, 2009
Wow 6 years...I miss you so much Charles. Love you always:)
cris
March 5, 2009
I can't believe its been 6 years today...doesn't make any sense. I love and miss you so very much friend, everyday. You will never be forgotten!
I LOVE YOU SAVY!
Cris
September 15, 2008
I love you, Savy and I miss you!
Emily Mickelson
July 18, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We miss you and think about you always.
Ronnie B
July 18, 2008
Happy Birthday! Always be remembered!
Cris
July 18, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAVY! I love you so very much and miss you everyday of my life! You are forever and always in my heart love!
I love you!
Derrick George
March 6, 2008
Every step I take down here in Mexico is for you bro. Thanks for everything you did for me. Much Love
Derrick
treesus
March 5, 2008
you are never forgotten and always cherished my friend
Brooke
February 29, 2008
I cant believe it has been almost five years since you were taken from us. I miss you so much! Words cannot describe how much! I know you are watching over us. I love you Charles!
cris
February 27, 2008
I miss you so very much, terribly! I love you. You are in my heart and on my mind everyday...I love you!
Brooke
July 21, 2007
We miss you so much Charles. I didn't get to tell you happy birthday the other day. Everything seems to remind me of you lately. Love you always. I'll see you again someday.
Happy belated birthday!
cris
July 18, 2007
Savy, I've been thinking about you so much, especially today...I just wanted to tell you Happy Birthday my love! I miss you so very much. You mean the world to me! I love you so dearly and you are greatly missed everyday.
ashley
June 16, 2007
i was thinking about you and i wanted you to know... you will forever be in my heart
cris
April 15, 2007
Savy,
I was thinking about you and just wanted to tell you I miss you and love you so very much!
jack F
April 5, 2007
Wish you were around.. we all do. I wish i could be chillin in brooklyn with you, think you would like it up here... i wish your mom and sisters the best as always, take care
-jack
Brooke
March 31, 2007
Hey Charles. I was just thinking about you. I miss you so much. Love you always.
Derrick George
March 21, 2007
Missin you in Mexico Charles. Think about you all the time here. I see little things here that remind me of you. Peace out.
D
cris
March 5, 2007
I just wanted to tell you that I was thinking about you. What an overwhelming day. I miss you so much and you will never ever ever be forgotten, love.
I love you so very much sav!
Always and Forever in my heart!
treesus
March 4, 2007
god bless you always my brother. you will never be forgotten.
Amanda Robinson
March 4, 2007
Today ..4 years ago was the last day that I spoke with you. You are always in my heart.
Love ya bud,
Amanders
cris
March 3, 2007
Savy,
You've been on my mind a lot. I can't believe its been 4 years in a couple of days. I wish you were here. I miss you so very much and I love you so dearly savy!
Always and Forever!
cris
January 10, 2007
Happy New Year Savy! Been thinking 'bout you, and miss you so very dearly. I love you and wish you were here.
cris
December 12, 2006
I miss you so very much and just wanted to tell you i love you savy!
treezis
November 23, 2006
happy thanksgiving my friend
cris
September 16, 2006
I was thinking about you savy and just wanted to tell you how dearly I miss you everyday. I love you soo very much! you are always and forever in my heart, love.
Brooke Perry
March 18, 2006
Charles~
I cant believe its been 3 years this month. Man I miss you! I'll never stop missing you & thinking about you. I look at your pictures in my room every day. I talk to you and Im sure you're always listening. I love ya so much!
Luv always~ Brooklyn
Derrick George
March 5, 2006
Missin you Charles. Thinking about you friend. Take care love ya much. Just wanted to add my love on this day to you thanks for being my friend.
cris
March 4, 2006
savy...i miss you so much...i cant believe 3 years is coming up in a few days. thats just crazy...i wish you were here with us...i love you so very much. i look at your picture everyday, with that priceless face...i miss you so much. one l-o-v-e!
Alana Mills
November 29, 2005
It was a beautiful day to skate...wish you were here, like always Love you and miss you xoxoxoxo
Amanda Robinson
November 11, 2005
I think about you often. Love you so much.
Always and Forever Chaz!
Thanks for finding your way into my dreams the other night.
treesus
October 26, 2005
charles...still missing you dawg...nothing but respect my friend...i'll play you in a game of SKATE when i get there...take care always
cris
October 25, 2005
savy, i've been thinkin' about you like crazy...i miss you sooo much...i love you!
Gerard Collins
October 25, 2005
Charles was a great person with lots of love in his heart for everyone. To this day i still miss him. To the dubois family thanks for maintaing this website and wish i would of found it earlier.
D G
February 23, 2005
Charles I think about you everyday. I had just seen you at 3pm, and i talked to you at 10pm that very day. Hard to think something that great could have been taken away so quickly, but it was. I think about the things we talked about the day you went away. Things we both said and things that I sould have said to you. You live on in all our hearts forever. Anytime I wanna think about you I pull your memories out and watch them like a classic movie than will never get old. I will never forget all you did for me and all that you taught me about life. You are always in my prayers and I hope that when I see you again we can sit and talk of old times.
Lova ya bro,
D
Jack Frierson
January 23, 2005
Whats up Charles? I've been thinking about you lately.. I have a lot of respect for the way you treated people.. you made people feel good when you talked to them. You had a special thing about you that will always be there. None of us could ever forget that. I hope your family is doing well.. take it easy man,, i miss you
cris
January 12, 2005
I've been thinking about you savy...i miss you so very much...i love you!
December 26, 2004
Merry Christmas my friend...we all miss you dawg...you will never be forgotten....
won
treezis
Nate
August 24, 2004
Charles-
I feel kind of strange writing this letter that you wont get. I'm sorry that you're family has to go through this. I was just thinking of a funny time that involved you so I'm just going to write a few things-------we were'nt that good of friends but I alwasy's respected you and thought you were a real funny dude-------I was on vacation when you went on to that better place-------that's why I didn't make it to give you final respect--------just wanted you to know......I would have been there
June 6, 2004
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.
Brooke
April 30, 2004
Hey Charles. It was so great to spend time with your mother. She is so wonderful. I now see where you got it from. We miss you so much! And we love you always!
Brooke
March 23, 2004
Just thinking about you today.
I miss seeing you smile.
I miss hearing you laugh.
I miss YOU so very much.
Love you always.
March 6, 2004
We miss and love you so much Charles and not one day goes by that you are not tought about. Your smile will light up our memories forever and we will see you one day in Heaven. It has been a year since your passing but that is one year closer to us reuniting with you. We love you.
D
March 6, 2004
peace and love charles one
Alana
March 5, 2004
missin you and...thinking about you always! Love you xoxo
cris
February 23, 2004
I was just thinking about you. I love and miss you so much Sav!
February 8, 2004
Charles I miss you so much everyday and everyday that goes by is a day closer to seeing you in Heaven. May you rest in peace for eternity and when the day comes that we reunite there will be joy in Heaven for all to encounter. Love you forever.
Cris
February 5, 2004
Sav,
In one month, it will have been one year since you went away. There hasn't been one day that I haven't thought of you. I think that goes for a lot of other people you know. I miss you so much and only wish I could see your smiling face. How much that could brighten my day! A lot of us are being bothered by confusion, frustration, and anger...it feels like it won't ever go away. Yet, what are we to do...i wish i could just bring you home...but that is only selfish on my part because you are already home. I am the one who is not. I love you and miss you like crazy savi...we all do...
AlWaYZ and FoReVer
Em
January 26, 2004
Hey Charles. Just missing you today. Love you!
January 26, 2004
Missing you Charles. Your beautiful smile and outstanding personality lit up a room and now it lights up our memories forever. Love you forever.
D
January 26, 2004
Missin you bro. Wish you were sharing the new year.....maybe in my memory.....
Brooke
January 22, 2004
Charles,
I think about you a lot. When I think of you I feel many different emotions.
I feel sadness. I feel sad because you're not here. I feel sad because I cant hear your voice. Because I cant hug or kiss you. And because I miss you.
I feel anger. Angry because of what happened to you. Angry because you are gone forever. Angry because this should'nt have happened.
I feel confused. Confused because its not fair. Confused because there are so many unanswered questions. Confused because I want to know why.
But most of all I feel joy. Joy because of all the great times we had together. Joy because I was blessed to have had you as a friend. Joy because you are in my heart. Joy because you are such a special person. Joy because I love you.
Charles you will live on in our hearts forever.
October 10, 2003
I miss you like crazy Charles and I think about you everyday!!Your always in my heart!!
Loving and Missing You Always and Forever
October 8, 2003
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven
And bring you home again.
Cris
September 10, 2003
I think about you constantly Sav and I miss you so much. Everyday I see something that reminds me of you and it always brings a smile to my face- just to know that you're there and watching over all of us.
I love you Savi and miss you like crazy!
Brooke
August 19, 2003
I love you and miss you so much Charles!
Brooke Perry
July 18, 2003
Charles,
Happy birthday love! I wish you were here. I miss you so much. It breaks my heart. But I know you are here...in spirit. I can feel you all around me. You are the warmth from the sun. You are the beautiful blue sky. You are the nice cool breeze. You are in my heart always. I will be sure to raise my glass for you tonight. I love you always.
Missing You Always
June 19, 2003
I LOVE YOU SAVIER!
Derrick George
June 6, 2003
I don't have a poem or a song for Charles but what I do have for him are my words simple yet sweet just like Charles. He was a good man a man full of honor, hope, respect, love and kindness. I learned so much about life from you. I just wish you could have shared it with more people. Ill always miss you Charles. I'll see you soon someday and we will hang and talk about life and all the good times we had. We'll laugh and cry, sing and dance. Untill that day I know your watch over all of us. You will live on in our hearts forever.
I love you Charles Savier DuBois
RESPECT ONE LOVE
Cris
May 18, 2003
God knew I needed a Blessing,
So he sent you my way.
God knows what my needs are
and blesses me each Day.
With your laugh,
your smile,
and goofy faces too,
God Blessed My life with so much love;
When HE blessed My life with YOU!!!
I miss you and will love you always and forever.
Cris-- aLwAyS aNd FoReVeR
May 15, 2003
I don't think there are enough words to explain how much I miss you...I couldn't ever ask for a better angel to watch over me. I love you Savy!
Emily Mickelson
May 12, 2003
Love You Charles!
Brooke
May 1, 2003
As a friend you were always there.
You always stayed true.
You touched so many peoples hearts,
Everyone that you knew.
I will only remember the good times
Because there weren't any bad.
But still just thinking about you,
I can't help feeling sad.
I keep telling myself you're in a better place now.
I try to believe it somehow.
It's just so hard losing such a great friend,
But I know one day we will be together again.
I miss you and I can't stop thinking about you.
Brooklyn
April 16, 2003
Charles-
Words cannot even begin to describe how much I miss you. I have truly been blessed to have known you. You were a great friend. I could always depend on you to listen anytime. And I know you are still listening and watching over all of us. We couldnt ask for a better guardian angel. You are so loved and so missed. You will always have a special place in my heart. I look forward to seeing you again one day. I love you always and forever.
Cris
April 15, 2003
I miss you....and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you...your smile, your goofy faces, and that laugh of yours...you are forever in our heart and soul Savier...Blessed, were we, to have known you and to have had the chance to create unforgettable memories with you....You will never be forgotten Savy...i will cherish every moment I shared with you always..and...forever....i love you Savier!
--Anonymous--
April 15, 2003
It aches inside like a hole in your heart
Ripped at the seams, torn all apart
You scream, you mourn, you weep, you cry
You want to know exactly why
Such a thing happened to you
Why was it a person you were so close to?
It seems so hard; there's no escape
The grief itself seems to over you drape
A void remains, an empty place to fill
Seems like a dream, almost surreal
Every minute is torture, every second impossible to bear
How could this happen? It's so unfair.
Yet, deep inside, you know life goes on
WIth every sunset that comes, there remains a dawn.
The routine continues, day after day.
Nothing can stop it, no matter what you say.
In this fast pace of life, sometimes it's so hard
To handle what comes, when life deals you that card
But when it does, and you suffer much grief
Cherish the moments you shared together, no matter how brief
And know that as long as you're alive, there they will be
For I know that I will always carry a part of him with me.
Missing and Loving You ALWAYS
April 15, 2003
Memories
Memories are all we sometimes have,
When we are alone or when we are mad.
Memories are all there is sometimes,
When we are happy or when we are sad.
Just remember the memories again,
They will always never, never end.
Happy Times will bring a smile,
Memories last for a long, long while.
Memories are part of our souls,
They remember our every precious goals.
Memories are a part of our past
They will never compare in contrast.
Just always know when you are down
When you are left alone with a frown,
Memeories bring you up and smiling
Because memories are always piling.
Memories are delicate fibers that are woven in,
They are the beginnings to an end.
Never forget the future or past,
Memories will always continue to last.
---Anonymous---
April 15, 2003
It aches inside like a hole in your heart
Ripped at the seams, torn all apart
You scream, you mourn, you weep, you cry
You want to know exactly why
Such a thing happened to you
Why was it a person you were so close to?
It seems so hard; there's no escape
The grief itself seems to over you drape
A void remains, an empty place to fill
Seems like a dream, almost surreal
Every minute is torture, every second impossible to bear
How could this happen? It's so unfair.
Yet, deep inside, you know life goes on
WIth every sunset that comes, there remains a dawn.
The routine continues, day after day.
Nothing can stop it, no matter what you say.
In this fast pace of life, sometimes it's so hard
To handle what comes, when life deals you that card
But when it does, and you suffer much grief
Cherish the moments you shared together, no matter how brief
And know that as long as you're alive, there they will be
For I know that I will always carry a part of him with me.
Suzanne DuBois
April 10, 2003
Thank you, Alana Mills, for maintaining this guest book in
Charles' memory.
We are all grateful.
The DuBois' Family
Megan Singleton
April 9, 2003
Charles,
As I sit here and think about you, all that comes to my face is a smile. It gives me great comfort to know you are watching us from above and that you will forever live in my memories. I will miss you. With all my love, Megan
Betty and Lauren-
My thoughts and prayers are with you-find strength in each other and in all the love so many people have for Charles.
JoAnn
April 9, 2003
For my Precious,Precious little friend:
You were ten years old when we met and for me it was love at first sight. Through the years I watched you grow....painting your face for school plays, swinging a baseball bat- always smiling.You could make me laugh so hard my sides would ache. Little did I know that far too soon they would ache with tears for your unfulfilled hopes and dreams. Until again I see you, I hold your precious face between the tender hands of my soul.
JoAnn
Jocelyn Richardson
April 6, 2003
Charles,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to love you. Although I felt like we were robbed of our time together, I charish every second I got to spend with you. I truly miss you teasing me all the time, your smile, and all of your loud energy. You were, are, and will always be in my heart. I can only imagine that you are in a better place, watching down on us all. Thank you for being such an important person in my son's life, Xavier will miss rough housing and skateboarding with you. You have truly brightened my life! I love you always~ Jocelyn
Jack Frierson
April 3, 2003
I remember meeting Charles when I was 10 years old. He was 14 and had just moved to Richmond, and was my neighbor. Even being years younger than he was, he still treated me with much respect. I looked up to him and always thought of him as a great friend. Charles was one of those people who carried a certain light and energy. He could have been great at anything he wanted do. I am thankfull i got to see him on wednesday afternoon, and i will never forget my last moments with him. I can honestly say I have nothing but great memories to look back on. We will all continue to love and remember Charles as the incredible person he was.
Anonymous
March 28, 2003
Don't grieve for me,for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day to laugh,to love,to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.I found that peace at close of day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh,a kiss - Ah yes these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much, good friends, good times,a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don't lengthen it with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wanted me now; He set me free.
Vickie Crump
March 24, 2003
Charles & Jo Ann:(Betty, Suzanne, Lauren and Family) As a mother and stepmother of five boys, a sister, and a friend I wish I could have met Charles. Although, I feel like I know him through the stories, kind words and acts of love shown through such a tragic time. A scripture, my favorite, is Ecclesiates 3:1...."There is an appointed time for everything. An a time for every event under heaven"...may you find comfort in your memories. Our prayers are with you. Your friend, Vickie
Treezis Adams
March 21, 2003
Chaz,
I've picked up the phone to call you to go skating on a few beautiful days...and then i remember. Everyone misses you a lot. You were the best and will always remain the best in all of our hearts. I hope Chloe Savier not only bears your name, but your good nature, your happy and considerate personality and most of all that Charles grin that always let everybody know that it was gonna be alright. I miss you dawg...
Debbie Namirr
March 20, 2003
Having heard of your family's great loss through Knox Mill's family, I feel compelled to write assuring you of my prayers. I have and will continue to pray that you will experience God's presence with you, His strength and comfort.
Cristina Joseph
March 17, 2003
Butterfly
I see you one day
Flying all around
As colorful as can be.
I see you the next day
Carefree as can be
Knowing everything is wonderful.
But I don't see you the following day
You were gone with the wind
And flying high as you ever will.
Dedicated to the one and only "Savier" for Life...
I love you and will miss you all my life..... cristina
Tammy Lang
March 15, 2003
Betty, Lauren, and Suz: my heart goes out to you, and I will keep you in my prayers.
CDB was the kind of friend that you don't come across very often in your life. So many times I talked to Charles about things that were on my mind...he always had the time to listen. I have never met a more compassionate and understanding person. Charles made people feel special and loved. I hope he knows how special and loved he is. There will always be a place in my heart for him.
Marvin Green
March 14, 2003
You can never be to down to earth to go to heaven.
The joy of life is knowing what you want and getting it.
But what if you had everything you wanted?
Where would you go or what would you do after that?
Is it that some are left unsatisfied
And are curious to know what else is out there?
It's so hard not knowing and just relying on faith.
It stays left unsaid if things would be better if you just knew what was out there;
So worth going through all this
confusion.
They say you have to go through hell to get to heaven.
Maybe thats what all this is.
And I just have to see through all of it
to get to the good picture.
Suzanne DuBois
March 11, 2003
Nothing has made my heart soar like reading all of the wonderful things people have said and written about Charles.
He will be in our hearts forever, and by our sides each day, and I thank you all for realizing that we have been touched by a truly gentle soul and blessed for just having known him.
As lucky as we feel for having the opportunity to know Charles, he feels more fortunate to have been so deeply loved.
May God keep you all safe.
Love,
Charles' Sissy...Suzanne
Harrison Smith
March 9, 2003
You are in my heart and prayers.
With Love & Sympathy
Harrison
Emily Mickelson
March 9, 2003
When I think of Charles, I think of sunshine. I think of laughter. I think of love, and I think of peace. He is now in the place where these are the only things he knows. I will miss him and love him until the day I die and am joined with him in Heaven. My greatest condolences to the DuBois. I love you Charles.
Vicki Hicks
March 9, 2003
Charles was an awesome person, with a great heart and soul, he will be missed by everyone that knew him. He is in a much better place now, and one day everyone that loves and knows him will see him again. But until that time cherish the good times, and memories that you had with him, and always remember that he is looking down on all of us smiling, and watching over us. We love you Charles.
Margie Boyd
March 9, 2003
I am so very sorry for you and your family and pray every day for your wonderful Charles. I know how much you loved him and will miss him. I hope the prayers of others will give you strength to go forward with your life. If there is anything I can ever do to help you please know that you can call me. Our time on earth is limited but know that he is in heaven. God bless you and your family.
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