Mr. Charles Edward Holmes Jr.

in Cleveland, Ohio. Goldie accepted Christ at an early age and attended

Union Grove Baptist Church.

Charles attended East Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from

Vocational Auto Body Program at Shaw High School. After graduating

from High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and

received an Honorable Discharge. His career included Continental Airlines

and Sax Fifth Avenue, he was also a Chef and finished his career as a

Supervisor in the Construction Field, until his health declined. He was a

member of Local Union 310.

Goldie was a charmer and loved to make people laugh. He loved to dress

very fashionable and was a great hand dancer and loved music.

Goldie really loved his three sons, family and was always getting them

together on Sundays for family gatherings.

Lisa, the family would like to extend a huge, heartfelt thank you for your

loving care of Charles, never leaving his side.

He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving mother, Lillie; father Earnest;

wife April; sons: Charles III, LT and Darius; his significant other Lisa; two

sisters: Denise and Cassandra; his loving brother, Joseph (Joe Cool); one

aunt Florence (Andre); two great uncles: Clifford and Eugene; his Favorite

great auntie Mary Lou; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and

friends.