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Charles Player Obituary
Benton, La. - Celebration of life services for Deacon Charles Ray Player, Sr., will be 12 noon, Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Greater New Zion B.C., 421 Oak Ridge Dr. Pastor Alvin L. Hopkins, officiating. Interment will follow at Benton Community Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday at Shiloh B.C., Benton, La.
Deacon Player entered into eternal rest on January 19, 2019 after a brief illness.
Special thanks to Overton Brooks Staff and Shiloh B.C. Family.
He is survived by his wife; Ola Mae Player, 2 sons, 5 daughters, 2 sisters, 4 brothers, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Faye Lampkin
January 26, 2023
A wonderful life lived that we will never forget
Sherry Sterritt
February 3, 2019
I am so saddened to hear of Mr. Player's death. Many years ago, Mr. Player sat across from me at my desk. I was a struggling new employee at State Farm. He was the most patient person as I tried to figure out what I was doing! As the years followed, I learned of his kindness, grace, humility, integrity and love of his family. I met several of his children that were following in his footsteps.
My thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you as you mourn Mr. Player's death and adjust to life without him.
Christopher Washington
February 1, 2019
Prayers and love. So many memories.
John Ray Washington
February 1, 2019
The Player family, Thank you for letting me share such a great man with you , My Friend, Who walk with me as a Brother, I could never tell it all, But I Thank God for My time with Player . I never said Charles.
Deloris JACK
February 1, 2019
When a person dies, a library burns....and what a library of knowledge Charles had and he will be missed. His memories are to be cherished. We will
miss our dear cousin.
Deloris Allen Jack & Family
Betty Washington Jenkins
February 1, 2019
Ola you and Player have been my friends for over 45 years, this has been a hard pill to swallow but I know that he knew the Lord and you all will be alright.. May he rest in peace and just know that you and the family is always in my prayer. Much Love
February 1, 2019
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace during this difficult time. Ola, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
L. Faye Jenkins Lampkin
Benton, LA
February 1, 2019
To the Player family: I am so sorry for your loss. God understands the comfort that we need when we lose a loved one. May you confide in Him always because His understanding is beyond measure. (Psalm 147:5)
Lynnitha Rhodes
February 1, 2019
Mr.charles player will be missed here. But when I see his daughters and his loving wife they will remind me of my friend I lost here at Brookshires. Stay strong, he's always with you.
February 1, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jimmy Jones
February 1, 2019
Deacon Player was a good friend and faithful Servant of God. He will truly be missed. The Player and Shiloh B.C. Family are in my prayers.
Deacon Jimmy Jones
Upper Zion B..
ROBERT SHAW
February 1, 2019
O LORD MY GOD IN THEE DO I PUT MY TRUST IN MAKE BLESSING BE WITH YOU ALL.DEACON ROBERT SHAW AND THE GREATERFRIENDSHIP MALE CHOUR.
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Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Greater New Zion B.C.
421 Oak Ridge Dr., LA
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Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m.
Greater New Zion B.C.
421 Oak Ridge Dr., LA
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