BALYEAT, CHARLES E. age 81, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at home with his family. Cremation has taken place. Charles was born April 22, 1938 in Detroit, MI to parents Charles and Phebe (Aldrich) Balyeat. He was a member of Swartz Creek, Masonic Lodge # 458, ElfKhurafeh Shrine and the ElfKhurafeh Shrine Clown Unit as “Chuckles the Clown”. Charles was a member of the Genesee County Sheriff Reserve. He retired from Chevrolet Motors. Surviving are wife Kaye; children Tamy Lawrence, Brian Balyeat, Rick Vollmar, Kerrie Vollmar, Adam Vollmar; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 3 on the way. Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death byhis first wife Marjorie Balyeat in 1977. Contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.