Charles Eddie Twitty, 74, of Porter, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital surrounded by family. Charles was born in Bradley, Ark., on Jan. 30, 1940, to James Edward and Melva Hayes Twitty. He married Gloria Martinez on Oct. 21, 1976, in Houston. Charles was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Twitty; mother, Melva Loraine Hayes; and sister, Patricia Ann Osborne. Charles is survived by his wife of 37 years, Gloria Twitty; daughter, Peggy Twitty; daughter, Niena and husband Scott Callaway; son, Shannon and wife Denise Twitty; daughter, Giena and husband Steve Everitt; son, Brian Martinez; daughter, Charlsie Bodenhamer and husband Brandon; sister, Delories Whitten; brother, Gerald Twitty; and sister, Debbie Jones. Charles is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
