Charles went home to see Jesus November 24, 2017. He was born on April 23, 1948 to Charles and Rose Elder in Yokohoma, Japan. He was the oldest of seven children, 2 brothers, John (Vickie), David (Carol) and 4 sisters, Rena (Allan), Mary (Mike) and Sally. Charles worked as an automotive mechanic for 30 years then for Percepta in Parts Procurement for 12 years before retiring.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Rose, sister Lynn, son Charles J and grandson Nicholas. He survived by his wife Linda of 39 years, sons, Mark (Dee). Grant, and Joshua (Kelly), three grand children and one great grandson.

Celebration of Life will be Saturday December 2, 2017. i:00 PM, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 720 Emerson Drive NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907