Charles A. Choate

Mr. Choate was veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He retired after 44 years from A.M.A.X. Zinc Company. Charles was a proud member of the American Legion Post 978, VFW Post 8677, and 40 ET 8 Post 926.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Choate, nee Henderson, whom he married on October 10, 1953 and passed away on May 14, 1999; his parents; John L. and Lelia V., nee Smith, Choate Sr., two brothers; George L. Choate and John L. Choate Jr, three brothers and sisters-in-law; Robert R. and Ruby Choate, Albert H. and Rosalee Choate, and Jack R. and LaVern Choate, a sister and brother-in-law, Ruby J. and Jim Morrison, and a brother-in-law, Denzel Berry.

Surviving is his daughter, Zeitha A. (Thomas III) Mitchell of Swansea, Illinois, a grandson, Thomas (Melissa) Mitchell IV of Troy, Illinois, a great grandson, Noah Mitchell, a sister, Eula M. Barry, his special neighbors, Vern and Marilyn Haggitt; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Sunset and evening star,

And one clear call for me!

And may there be no moaning of the bar,

When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,

Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep

Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,

And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell,

When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place

The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face

When I have crost the bar.

Memorials are appreciated to the American Lung Association. Memories and expressions of condolences may be made at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com

Visitation: Friends may call from 11 am – 1 pm, Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens Fairview Heights, Illinois.