Charles W. Windham passed away suddenly on Saturday afternoon, January 18, 2020. He was 80 years old. Beloved husband of Maria Lopez Windham for over 57 years. Loving father of Michelle Pinson (Jon-Paul). Grandfather of Colten Pinson, Austin Pinson, Emma-Grace Pinson, and Edwin J. Cruz. Brother of Peggy Ann Risher (the late Dale) and Minnie Faye Pate (the late Howard). Beloved uncle of Edwin Cruz Sr., Sandra McCain, and many other nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Miriam and Steve Espinosa and Victor and Migdalia Hernandez. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Charles was a native of Homewood, Mississippi and has been a resident of the New Orleans area since 1958. He was a graduate of Delgado Community College and was a skilled Junior Carpenter by trade. He belonged to the Local Carpenter's Union 1846. He was a very active parishioner of St. Louis King of France Church and was a revered member of the Knights of Columbus 4663. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially when he was able to take his grandchildren along. Charles was an avid Saints fan and outdoorsman. He had a generous heart, loved helping people, and seldom said no. He never met a stranger and cared for everyone. He was a loving family man and will be extraordinarily missed. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at ST. LOUIS KING OF FRANCE, 1609 Carrollton Avenue, Metairie, on Friday morning, January 24, 2020 at 10:30. Visitation will be held at LEITZ-EAGAN, 4747 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, on Thursday evening from 5:00 until 8:00, and again on Friday morning from 9:30 until the time of Mass. Interment will follow in Homewood United Methodist Church Cemetery, Homewood, Mississippi. An online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
