Charles Joseph Vallette, age 58, of White Lake and formerly of Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on August 3, 1961 to Gerald and Marie Vallette. Charles grew up in the Highland/White Lake area. He served in the Army as a medic, earning his Army Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and Marksman Badge for Rifle. In addition, he ranked first class hand grenade testing. Charles currently worked as the Administrative Manager for Service Corporation International in the Detroit and Michigan Markets. He was devoted to his job and the people he worked alongside. He was always willing to answer a question or chip in to help in any way possible. He was outstanding at what he did.
When Charles had free time ,he enjoyed camping in Michigan and Ohio. He loved watching the Detroit Tigers and the Lions play. He was a fan of HGTV. Charles enjoyed spending time with close family and friends as well as his dogs, Bud and Sugar. He was his happiest when he was outside working in the yard, soaking up the sun with a Bud Light or Pepsi.
Charles is survived by his daughter, Aftyn (D’Anthony) Carroll; grandchildren, Alexis and Lucas; dear friend, Jake; siblings Jeff, Scott and Phyllis (Terry) Goucher; former spouse, Ann Marie (Victoria Konsavage) Trupiano; nieces and nephews, Jon, Amber, Willy, David and Brittni. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Marie; brother, Jimmy; and nephew, Buddy.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road, Highland, Michigan 48356. Visitation will be on Monday, August 3, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm and on Tuesday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Private committal services will be on Tuesday at Great Lakes National Cemetery under the auspices of the United States Army.
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