Charles Gray
November 5th, 1953 - October 21st, 2022
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Charles's Obituary
Charles Allen Gray was born in Victoria, AR., on November 5th, 1953 to Ola V. Broadway and Charles Gray, raised by Terry "TJ'' Shaver Sr. Charles attended L.C. Mohr High School in South Haven, where he graduated in 1973. In 1974 Charles enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served his country from 1974 to 1980.
Charles declared his relationship with God at an early age. He was a faithful member at Bobby Walker Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Bobby Walker.
In 1974 Charles had his first child, Cynthia Ann Gray, who was named after his late sister. His second child Charles Allen Gray Jr, was born six years later. Charles loved his children and would do anything for them.
Charles was extremely outgoing and athletic. Starting on South Haven's varsity basketball team as a freshman. Charles had a smile that would light up a room. He was very family oriented and stepped into the role as the family's patriarch after the passing of his mother. He will be remembered as a great father, a great brother, a favorite uncle and a great cousin.
Charles will be missed by all who loved him. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Jessie Walker and Dorothy Walker; his parents: Terry "TJ" Shaver and Ola V. Bickham; two uncles: J.C. Robinson, Larry Walker; three sisters: Deloris Shaver, Cynthia Ann Shaver, and Gollette Shaver; three nephews: Terrence Mackerel, Kendrick Mackerel and Ivory Shaver Jr; step brother Eddie White and a great-granddaughter Ni'Angel McKenzie.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory his two children: Cynthia Gray of Kalamazoo, Ml and Charles (Kia) Gray of South Haven, Ml; ten grandchildren: Laquse Gray, Thomas Gray, Shonda le Gray, Laqueda Gray, LaSamuella Simpson, Laniqua Perry, Demarious Perry, Kirk Jackson, Bryce Norman and Channing Gray; twenty-two great-grandchildren; two brothers: Ivory Shaver, and Terry Shaver Jr; four sisters: Brenda Shaver, Vernice Shaver, Susan Shaver (James), and Henrietta Shaver; two step sisters: Pam Ross and Gina White; two step brothers: Allen White and Joe Bickham; nieces and nephews; Scottie Shaver, Verlanda Shaver, LaToya Shaver, William Shaver-Sledge, Neekisha Shaver, Geri Perry, James Mackerel, Jerome Perry, Mackesha Ford, Travis Shaver, Terry Shaver Ill, JaVonte Langford, Naomi Gill, Cornelius Shaver, and Danielle Shaver; Honorary children: Lisa Dunlap, Russ Van Wynen and Jake Grimes; God children: Dartanya Strong and Logan Hudson; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Wake will be held at 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Filbrandt Chapel. An additional Wake will be held at 11:00AM until the time of services on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Resurrection Life Ministries COGIC at 322 Elkenburg Street, South Haven, Michigan 49090 with Bobby Walker officiating. To view Charles’ personal web page please visit www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
Charles declared his relationship with God at an early age. He was a faithful member at Bobby Walker Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Bobby Walker.
In 1974 Charles had his first child, Cynthia Ann Gray, who was named after his late sister. His second child Charles Allen Gray Jr, was born six years later. Charles loved his children and would do anything for them.
Charles was extremely outgoing and athletic. Starting on South Haven's varsity basketball team as a freshman. Charles had a smile that would light up a room. He was very family oriented and stepped into the role as the family's patriarch after the passing of his mother. He will be remembered as a great father, a great brother, a favorite uncle and a great cousin.
Charles will be missed by all who loved him. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Jessie Walker and Dorothy Walker; his parents: Terry "TJ" Shaver and Ola V. Bickham; two uncles: J.C. Robinson, Larry Walker; three sisters: Deloris Shaver, Cynthia Ann Shaver, and Gollette Shaver; three nephews: Terrence Mackerel, Kendrick Mackerel and Ivory Shaver Jr; step brother Eddie White and a great-granddaughter Ni'Angel McKenzie.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory his two children: Cynthia Gray of Kalamazoo, Ml and Charles (Kia) Gray of South Haven, Ml; ten grandchildren: Laquse Gray, Thomas Gray, Shonda le Gray, Laqueda Gray, LaSamuella Simpson, Laniqua Perry, Demarious Perry, Kirk Jackson, Bryce Norman and Channing Gray; twenty-two great-grandchildren; two brothers: Ivory Shaver, and Terry Shaver Jr; four sisters: Brenda Shaver, Vernice Shaver, Susan Shaver (James), and Henrietta Shaver; two step sisters: Pam Ross and Gina White; two step brothers: Allen White and Joe Bickham; nieces and nephews; Scottie Shaver, Verlanda Shaver, LaToya Shaver, William Shaver-Sledge, Neekisha Shaver, Geri Perry, James Mackerel, Jerome Perry, Mackesha Ford, Travis Shaver, Terry Shaver Ill, JaVonte Langford, Naomi Gill, Cornelius Shaver, and Danielle Shaver; Honorary children: Lisa Dunlap, Russ Van Wynen and Jake Grimes; God children: Dartanya Strong and Logan Hudson; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Wake will be held at 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Filbrandt Chapel. An additional Wake will be held at 11:00AM until the time of services on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Resurrection Life Ministries COGIC at 322 Elkenburg Street, South Haven, Michigan 49090 with Bobby Walker officiating. To view Charles’ personal web page please visit www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
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