Charles Stuart Moses

Charles Stuart Moses, 89, of Lawrence, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.

He was born March 16, 1936, in Lawrence, the son of Charles Judson and Nina (Johnson) Moses.

Charles was a longtime member of the Lawrence Fire Department where he served as Chief from 1990-2000. He also served on the Lawrence Quick Response Team. In addition, he was a member of the Van Buren County Fire Chief's Association, The Lawrence J.C.'s and the Paw Paw United Methodist Church. In his free time, Charles enjoyed trout fishing, hunting and trapping fox and mink.

On July 2, 1955, Charles married Leah Haney who survives.

He is also survived by his two daughters, Alice (Gary) Burnside and Teri Sue (Steve) Moses; four grandchildren, Chris (Ann) Tapper, Craig (Megan) Tapper, Glen (Erika) Burnside, Chad (Elleigh) Burnside; along with many great grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by his daughter, Jeri Tapper, four brothers and one sister.

Family and friends are invited to visit Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 502 West Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, where a memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Charles will be placed to rest at Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Centrica Care Navigators - Rose Arbor Hospice.