James Berman Charles, age 97, of Little Rock, AR went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2021. Jim was born April 19, 1924 in Perry County, Houston Arkansas to Otis Charles and Alma Fridell Charles. Jim was a devoted husband and a loving father.
At the age of 23 he met and married the love of his life Mary Charles on March 1, 1947 sharing 73 years of marriage. Jim served in the US Navy during WWII. He served as a deacon at Forest Highlands Baptist Church for many years. He was employed by Arkansas Power and Light from 1947-1985. He enjoyed camping, fishing, house boating and working in his shop. He was always willing to help and was loved by everyone.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Charles, his brothers Bill Charles, Carl Brady Charles and Craig Charles and by his sisters Margaret Arnold, Gereda Charles, and Bobby Kirby. Jim is survived by a daughter Connie Charles Hicks of Sherwood and a son Tommy Charles (Kathleen) of Little Rock and 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.