Charles was born on February 15, 1942 in Houston, TX to Gilbert and Lawrence Pradia. He attended Booker T. Washington High School and was an excellent athlete receiving numerous accolades as a star football player.
Charles was a proud Vietnam Veteran, who served over four tours in Vietnam. Sargent Pradia was a gunner for the Transportation Battalion, and known for his courage and patriotism.
He is survived by his sons, Todd Pradia, and Dr. Sean Pradia, Ed.D., who is married to Anna C. Rodriguez-Pradia; his eight grandchildren, Christopher, Sean, Matthew, Symone, Daniel, Kamrin, Efran, Elena and great-grandson Asher. He is also survived by sister, Mary Pugh, and brother Gilbert Pradia.