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Charles DeShields Obituary
Col. CHARLES EMIL DeSHIELDS, SR.
On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, Col. Charles E. DeShields, Sr. U.S. Army (Retired) died at his home in Columbia, Maryland. He is survived by his wife Peggie G. DeShields; his children Daphne DeShields, Janet DeShields and Charles E. DeShields, II and brother Willie DeShields. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 29, 2011 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home, 10220 Guilford Road, Jessup MD 20794, 301-604-0101. At 7 p.m., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. will conduct their Omega Omega ceremony. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Argonne Hills Chapel Center, 7100 Rockenbach Road, Ft Meade MD, (301) 677-6035/3787. Viewing before service is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Chapel. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the following: American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and Howard County Center of African American Culture (www.hccaac.org), 5424 Vantage Pint Road, Columbia MD 21044.
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Leroy Bell
April 22, 2019
Yes, Charles "Luckee Pop" DeSheilds, my; Class Mate, FRAT Brother, Soldier in Arms, friend, and "Home Boy," a title we shared with other Athletes attending FAMU from out of state, is remembered and often spoken of in our circles. God bless you and continued happiness to the family. Peggie, let me hear from you.
Roy Bell, BRIG GEN (Ret)
FAMU Class, 1955
(301) 318 3211
Ms.Jeannie Arnold
May 10, 2011
Mr. Deshields, for me, was but a wonderful, inspritational, encouraging business man whom I will miss.
He was a great black man with a history of accomplishments. We can all be proud to have known him.
To the family, he has been a gift truely enjoyed and I hope his words and action will always keep you enouraged to keep moving upward and forward. ja
E.Pearl Covington Maloney
May 10, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Isialeen Hayes Webb
May 10, 2011
My sincere sympathy...Rattlers all over Florida will always remember our dear friend....Isialeen Hayes Webb
James Kerr Jr
May 7, 2011
On behalf of Tau Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, I would like to extend sympathies to the family of Brother DeShields. We were honored to participate in the homegoing ceremony. He truly embodied all the qualities of the Founders and lived by the Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift.
Rita Gilmer
May 6, 2011
Mrs. Geneva DeShields Gilmer & Family extends our deepest sympathies to the Family of our beloved Col. Charles E. DeShields, Sr. May God's infinite Grace and Mercy surround each of you always. Charles strength and love of family, service and country shall be remembered always. Rest in Peace, Charles. We shall miss you.
May 1, 2011
I first met Col.Charles DeShields at Reistertown,MD when I envited him to by our guest speacker for Memorail Day to Honor Our Buffalo Soldiers and all of the Veterans at Saint Luke Church. When we met he gave me his History of his two tours that he spend in Vietnam and copies of order where he received 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses and over 29 Air Medals and he was a great speacker with that deep voice and it was excellent speach.As I think back his Helocopter campany took us into a HOT LZ in to DO TOE in 1966 with the 101st Airborne Division 1st BDE. I owe my life to men like Col.DesHields and I will never forget him.I,M SO GLAD TO MEET HIS FAMILY LET THEM KNOW WHAT HE DID FOR SOLDIERS IN THAT WAR. .Mrs,Deshields,Daphne,Janet and Charles II- SFC.Houston Wedlock
Mary Helen Sprecher
May 1, 2011
R.I.P. Charles, one of the great ones. You made us all proud.
April 30, 2011
My sincere condolences to the entire family. I am glad that Garland and I were able to come up for the service today.
Romaine R. Mitchell
Indian Land SC
Theo Bell
April 30, 2011
He was a mentor and friend. One of the finest men I've ever known and I always enjoyed our times together sharing army aviator stories. He led the path that I have tried to follow, living a life honorably among your true peers. I will miss him so much.
LTC (R) Cephus S "Dusty" Rhodes
April 29, 2011
To the family of Col. Charles DeDhields, Sr, You have our heartfelt condolences.
LTC(R) Cephus S. "Dusty" Rhodes HU 53
Kenneth & Stephanie LeGrand
April 29, 2011
Janet & Daphne we are truly sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our prayers are with you and your family and may God continue to bless you all.
Leroy Bell, Brig. Gen. (Ret)
April 29, 2011
My personal recollection of you and Peggie, our Sorority Sister, at FAMU, followed by your commendable service in the US Army, where our paths often crossed, is sadden by your untimely departure. At the request of the remaining members of your 1953-54 FAMU Track Team: Oliver Gross, Emmanuel Crandford, Willie Daniels, Ben Vorner, Charles Fields, Roy Bell, and John "Bo" Arnold; in the absence of Benny "Rat" Thomas, Rudolph Laverty, Felton Kemp, James Moore, and Sal Gaitor, all deceased, I wish your Family the best and God's blessings, in their future endeavors. Roy
Rosa Gaines
April 28, 2011
Janet and Family, it was an honor to know Col Deshields, whose life accomplishments shall serve as eternal inspiration to me and so many others. May you find comfort in knowing Jesus did not come to make suffering disappear, but to fill it with His presence through the Holy Spirit and Family and Friends that Love You!
Col. Frank Francois, III
April 28, 2011
To the DeShields Family, you have our deep and sincere sympathy. I knew and served with Charles in the military where he will be remembered as a highly decorated soldier, a comrade and close friend. I also knew him in the Retired Military Officers Association (RMOA). There he was a hard worker and supporter of our association goals. We knew many mutual friends and kept each other up to date on their whereabouts. He will be missed and he will be long remembered.
Ralph &Lorraine Offer
April 28, 2011
Peggy & Family,
Memories of our FAMU days sprang back into the 1950's. Charles was a wonderful friend and solid citizen. Our love and deepest sympathy to you and the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Ralph (FAMU) and Lorraine Offer (Howard U)
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