Jeffrey Harold Charles

Jeff was born on February 21, 1967, in Springfield, the son of William and Veronica Thresher Charles.

Jeff attended Springfield High School. He had worked in swimming pool installation and as a cook. In his spare time, he enjoyed yardwork, fishing, and watching the Waltons on television.

He was preceded in death by his father; his grandparents; one brother, Michael Scott Charles; and three uncles, Marco Doyle, David Keith, and Delmar Leroy Thresher.

He is survived by his mother, Veronica Charles of Springfield; his son, Jeffrey Ryan Charles of Rochester; one brother, William “Bill” E. (wife, Sharla) Charles of Atlanta, GA; one aunt, Sherry Thresher Wright; two uncles, Dencil and John Thresher; and several cousins.

Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.

Graveside Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Calvary Cemetery with Rev. Tony Stang officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 732123.

The family is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Avenue West, Springfield.