Charles came into this world on August 13, 1914, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Born to a poor family with seven children, he learned very early to work, not for himself, but for the benefit of others. This trait would define the rest of his life. In 1932, aboard the USS Mississippi, he was introduced to Jesus Christ, who would give new purpose and meaning to his life of serving others. Charles participated in the early stages of a new ministry called "The Navigators." He spent plenty of time sitting at the dining room table memorizing Scripture with their founder, Dawson Trotman. It was through the Navigators that Charles developed a passion for sharing his faith with others. After four years of service in the Navy, Charles pursued ministry by enrolling in Wheaton Bible School. His quest was interrupted when he was called to serve his country again during WWII. After enduring four years of struggle in the Atlantic, surviving a ship wreck that claimed his ship, he returned home to graduate from Grace Theological Seminary. He then spent eight years fulfilling a call to missions in Africa serving the native bush people. In 1966, while living in Southern California, he met, and married a sweet Oklahoma gal named Mary Helen who was swept off her feet by his smile. That same smile has warmed and charmed the hearts of all who knew him. Charles is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Michele and Charlie and wife Nelisse, grandchildren: Chas, Dawson, Kara and Ty. In 1977, Charles and Mary relocated to live outside of Roseburg, Oregon. Charles immediately began serving the people of Glide and from the humble beginnings of a living room; North Umpqua Bible Fellowship was born. Charles served people in the form of Pastor, Chaplain, Sunday school teacher and friend until it was physically impossible to continue. The lives touched by Charles are too numerous to mention. He worked tirelessly to comfort the troubled, encourage the discouraged, strengthen marriages, and bring anyone who was willing into the faith of the Lord. Charles was a living demonstration of the selfless love Christ has to offer. Though we will miss him greatly, we are so proud of him and know beyond a doubt the Lord greeted him with a, "Well done, my good and faithful servant." Burial will take place at 3 pm, Friday, December 13, 2013 at the National Cemetery in Roseburg. A memorial service will follow at 4 pm at Hucrest Church of God. It is requested that attendees come, not to mourn a life lost, but to celebrate a life well-lived.