Charles Webster Loudon

his brother Jay, sisters Lois and Carol. The family lived in La Puente, CA

where the younger Loudon’s grew up on Bamboo Street.

Growing up, Charles loved racing go-carts with his brother Jay and was in competition swimming in La

Puente High School. He was an avid lover of music and very knowledgeable of music in his era and

Black Gospel Music He knew all the TV shows that he grew up with and later before he passed away,

he would say “Oh look, that person is no longer alive,” a reminder of time passing and seasons of life

coming to a closure.

Charles served his country during the Viet Nam War from December 16, 1968 to July 19, 1970 in the

U.S. Army Corp. Charles tour of duty included Cambodia and Viet Nam, serving his country

honorably. He was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and

Vietnam Campaign Medal

When he returned from the service Charles worked in the paper company industry and belonged to the

Teamster Union. In 1974 Charles and Tessa became neighbors and friends. In 1982 they began their

family with Tessa’s son Brandon Taylor and in 1983 their newborn twins Shane and Reannna were born

followed by sons Everett and Cory Loudon. Charles and Tessa later enjoyed the addition of their

grandchildren to their family, Audrey, Moyo, Joshua, Mathew, Iley and Isaiah. For a season, Charles

attended Calvary Apostolic Church where he received the Holy Spirit. Charles and Tessa were married

by Pastor Ted Molander in 1984.

Charles was known to everyone as “Snappy” for obvious reasons that described him some of the times,

but he was also known to be a very giving person who would help others that were in need. “Snappy”

became officially declared disabled in 2003 from injuries he had sustained in Vietnam due to Agent

Orange.

Charles Loudon, husband, father, brother, grandfather and good friend, you will be missed by those who

knew and loved him unconditionally. Charles is survived by:

Theresa Loudon, Wife

Jay Loudon, Brother

Lois Endres, Sister

Carol Loudon, Sister

Shane Loudon, Son

Reanna Rose Loudon, Daughter

Everette Loudon, Son

Cory Loudon, Son

Audrey Taylor, Granddaughter

Moyo Miranda, Grandson

Matthew Felix, Grandson

Joshua Loudon, Grandson

Iley Lastra, Granddaughter

Isaiah Salazar, Grandson

Charles will be missed by his many friends. You will truly be missed.