William Samuel Charles, age 81, of Beavercreek, OH passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Dayton, OH on February 23, 1942, the son of the late Harry and Mary (Shafer) Charles. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Darlene S. (Jones) Charles on 6/26/2014 and a brother, Michael Charles.
Bill is survived by his wife of 7 years, Harriet L. (Ford) Charles; his two daughters, Denise and husband, Robert Vanderhorst, Tonya Charles; two step daughters, Ruth Anne Modessit, Jennifer Lynne and husband, Paul Poston; his granddaughter, Amanda (Vanderhorst) and husband, Kevin Johns; a brother, Larry Charles. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
He retired from General Motors in 2003 after 39+ years of service and was a graduate of Beavercreek High School in 1961. He was a member of Moraine City 1st Church of God, a 59 year member of Beavercreek Lodge #753, Aero Chapter # 536 O.E.S. and The Vintage Motor Bike Club. Bill had a love for woodworking and enjoyed brightening the lives of many children with his wooden toys that he would create.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Tobias Funeral Home-Beavercreek Chapel, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road at Grange Hall Road with Pastor David Curtis officiating. Interment will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in New Carlisle. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023, with Masonic memorial services at 7:30 p.m.
If desired contributions may be made to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420 in memory of Bill.
Online condolences or memories may be left for the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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