Richard Thomas Charlton

Richard Thomas Charlton obituary, Battle Creek, MI

Richard Thomas Charlton

Richard Charlton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service on Aug. 8, 2023.

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Richard Thomas Charlton, 85, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away of Dementia surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 18, 1938, the son of Obded Charlton and Ruby L. (Judd) Charlton.
Richard was a 1956 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and Western Michigan University with his degree in Business. He served as a US Marine from 1957 to 1960. He was employed at Hudson's, W.T. Grant and retired from Union Pump.
Richard is survived by his Wife of 61 years, Judith Fern (Dickinson) Charlton; Daughters, Christine (Rob) Matheson and Cynthia Hughes; Grandchildren, Conrad VanderMel, Shelby VanderMel, Brian Brown and Michelle Brown; Several Great Grandchildren and Brother-in-Law, Ed Starring. He was preceded in death by his Parents and his Sister, Flora Mae Starring.
Richard enjoyed fishing, traveling and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
A private family service and interment will take place in the Fort Custer National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Hospice.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800 www.baxterfuneral.com

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