He enjoyed fishing and listening to blues music. Charles had an affinity for Lincoln cars and loved cooking for his friends and family.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret Joyce and daughter, Sonya Lester.
He is survived by his sons, Tracy Joyce (Jeanette Johnson) and Terry Lester (Sherry); daughters, Stacy Morris (Johnny) and Sherry Smith; grandchildren, Darrin Morris, Jeremy Hurst, DeAndria Powell, Markita Farmer, Korey Lester, Brittany Lester, and Marika Lester; as well as several brothers, sisters, and great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 4, 2022 at Alexander East Chapel, with Pastor Geno Merriweather officiating. Burial will follow in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 10:00 a.m until service time at the funeral home.