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Charles Centers Obituary
Richmond - Charles Centers
( March 28, 1934 - April 05, 2020 )
Charles Centers, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana. Born 3/28/1934 in Madison County Kentucky to Leonard Centers and Elizabeth Coyle Centers. Died 4/5/2020 in Richmond Indiana. Survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Annie Causey Centers. Children; Ken Centers (Cindy Rapier) of Greenville, OH. Liz McDonald (Jim) of Muncie, IN. Linda Parker (Eddie Ray) of Cincinnati, OH. Donna Centers of Richmond, IN. Preceded in death by son, Charles Dean Centers.
Survived by 7 Grandchildren; Nathan Parker, Bedford, IN. Stuart Parker, Cincinnati, OH. Bambi (Noah) Wyatt, Indianapolis, IN. Ben (Krystal) Centers, Berne, IN. Ashley Centers, Mesquite, NV. Krista (Scott) Barnes, Muncie IN. Abby (Chris) Willis, Muncie IN. 10 Great-Grandchildren; Jessica Alexander Parker, Muncie IN. Maxwell Parker, Bloomington, IN. Payton Parker, Cincinnati, OH. Kala & Kara Wyatt, Indianapolis, IN. Audrey & Caleb Smith, Jakobe Barnes, Jalynn Willis, and Kiana Wilson, all of Muncie, IN.3 sisters; Mary Nella Robinson and Shirley (Williard) Turner both of Berea, KY. Louetta Stottlemire, Richmond, IN., nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents Leonard Centers and Elizabeth Coyle Centers. Brothers; William Centers, Raymond Centers, Luther Centers. Sisters; Della Quick, Bernice Abney, Ruth Wyatt, Ada Baker.
Charles worked 30 years at Belden Mfg., retiring from the shipping department in 1998. Charles was a long-standing member of the Pentecostal Tabernacle, joining in the 1950s at then-location N. 11th & B St. in Richmond, under the ministry of Rev. W.H. Wyatt. Charles remains a part of the same congregation, now located on Eaton Pike, pastored by Rev. Tyler Luck. In the 1960s-70s Charles was active on the radio broadcast singing with "Charles Centers and the Harmony Girls". His passion was his faith, his church, and encouraging those in need. Ever faithful and ever generous with his time and talent, he held many leadership roles, including; Minister of Worship, Treasurer of Finance, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and most notably leader of congregational hymns for more than 60 years. Charles was considered an elder and pillar of the church. He and his wife Annie are well-known for being the church outside the four walls; loving, serving, visiting, encouraging, and praying for anyone in need.
Private Graveside Services will be held for immediate family. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Pentecostal Tabernacle at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pentecostal Tabernacle Ladies Auxiliary. This Family pleads and prays for all to stay safe from COVID 19. Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Service is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at stegallberheideorr.com.
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Brian Lakes
April 27, 2020
Charley Boy you was like an Uncle to me. My Grands parents always thought the world of you. You was with my Grand Pa till they day he passed, I will never forget you for that. Now your walking the streets of gold with Elmer & Sara. R-I-P and I hope to see you again someday. Brian Lakes
Linda and Denny Moore
April 13, 2020
We haven't known Charlie long. He was a very special person, soft spoken, thoughtful and loved the lord. He will be truly missed.
April 11, 2020
bro charlie was truly a man of god and of great faith as is sister annie. whenever i would see him he would always say bro fred which was a blessing to me. praying for his family god bless you all
David Lester
April 9, 2020
we loved bro. Charles ....GREAT SAINT of GOD. DAVID and Dollie Lester
Scott and Heather Field
April 9, 2020
Brother Centers was always the same where ever you seen him.Always had a sweet spirit. Will truly be missed.
Larry Sparks
April 9, 2020
Absolutely the most faithful and selfless man I've ever known.
Miike Thomas
April 9, 2020
Liz I was so sorry to hear of your dads passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Always missed, forever loved by us
Crystal (Sissy)
April 8, 2020
Nick Wilson
April 8, 2020
Simply the best neighbor anyone could ever ask for. I will always remember Charlie on the old Cub Cadet putting around the yard mowing. I will truly miss him.
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