Frank "Silky" Charles III

Frank "Silky" Charles III entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Frank was born and raised in New Orleans, La. He was born on July 16, 1951, to the late Frank Charles Jr and the late Geneva Thomas Charles.
Frank was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather. He was well respected in the community and incredibly involved in many Social & Pleasure Clubs. He was one of the founders of the Men's Buckjumpers Social Club and a member of The Avenue Steppers, Just Stepping and Scene Booster Clubs. He was also the King of Mary Fleming's Mardi Gras Crew in 1987. Frank loved to see others have a good time! He was always a gracious host, and everything had to be nothing short of perfect.
Frank is survived by his wife, Carolyn Charles; son, Jeffrey Charles; daughter, Nishe Caire (James); 5 grandchildren, Le'Treion, Bethaney, and Jayden Charles, Keynon Collins and Ja'Mia Caire; 3 great grandchildren, Jayion Reed, Keynon Collins Jr, and Brian Trotter Jr.; sister, Jacqueline Patterson; daughter in law, Nicole Charles; 2 sisters-in-laws, Joyce Givens (Terry) and Germaine James; 2 brothers-in-laws, Eugene Collins Sr (Beverly) and Robert Earl Collins; adopted nephew, Richard Elphage; and many cherished aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Preceding him in death his son Cornell Charles; parents Frank Charles Jr and Geneva Charles; and brother, Charles Lewis.
Relatives and friends of the family are all invited to attend the Funeral Service on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at New Home Ministries, 1616 Robert C Blakes Dr, New Orleans, LA 70115. Bishop Samuel Blakes officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Service starts at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Lake lawn Cemetery 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.