Charles Semple was born and raised in southwest Louisiana near Lake Charles. He graduated from college at LSU and went on to get his medical degree from LSU. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at Tulane University before settling in Mobile, AL.
Charles Semple practiced ophthalmology in Mobile for over 20 years and was an outstanding, skilled eye surgeon who was loved by his patients. He retired to the Pacific Northwest for many years before finally returning back to Mobile and his family.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Gaynell Comeaux Semple, his father, Henry Clay Semple, and his sister, Noelie Lott.
He is survived by his three sons, Henry Christopher Semple, Charles Barry Semple, and Henry Charles Semple, Jr, his grandchildren, Henry Semple, William Semple, Dorothy Semple, and his great granddaughter Tillye Grace Semple.
A private memorial gathering for family and friends will take place on Friday, November 26.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com for the Semple family.