Charles Shinall

Charles Shinall obituary, Piqua, OH

Charles Shinall

Charles Shinall Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Melcher Sowers Funeral Home on Oct. 14, 2025.

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CHARLES L. SHINALL, age 86 of Piqua, OH passed away at 2:05 AM on Saturday March 1, 2025 at Ayden Healthcare of Piqua.
He was born in Columbus, OH on July 18, 1938 to the late William P, Sr. and Eva Jane (Mathews) Shinall.
Charles is survived by two sisters: Nancy L. Paul, Piqua, OH and Donna M. Downs, Piqua, OH; one brother and sister-in-law: William P, Jr. (Carol) Shinall, Piqua, OH. He was preceded in death by one sister: Barbara Mullins.
Charles attended Brown Township Schools in Fletcher, OH. He was a member of the Piqua Church of the Nazarene. Charles was a truck driver for Bennett Motor Express for 5 years and he also delivered motor homes for Dallas Moser for 5 years. He enjoyed going fishing, story telling and eating.
A time to honor Charles's life will be held from 5-7 PM on Thursday March 6, 2025 at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua, OH. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com.

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