James H. Charles, an extremely charismatic man, was born in Sweetwater, Texas. On December 29, 2012 he passed away at the age of 87 in Houston, Texas. James, a WWII veteran, proudly served his country. Along with commitment to numerous clubs and organizations, he was a generous member of the Baylor Alumni. He loved his family dearly and was very much a comedian. James is survived by his 3 daughters, many grandchildren & even more great grandchildren. A service celebrating his life will be held Monday January 14, 2013 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home at 12:30pm. Concluding services James will be laid to rest at the Houston National Cemetery.