WAYNE ‘CHARLIE’ ALBERT CHARLES

Wayne “Charlie” Albert Charles, 52, a native of Jeanerette, and resident of New Iberia, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at his residence at 11 a.m.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, December 26, at the Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Jeanerette, from 8 a.m. until funeral services at 2 p.m. Burial with full military honors will follow funeral services in the Morning Pilgrim Cemetery in Jeanerette.
Wayne was a Veteran of the United States Army serving for 15 years, receiving an Honorable Discharge.
Memories of “Charlie”, as he was known to many, will forever remain in the hearts of his loving wife, Roberta R. Charles of New Iberia; two sons, Dureil J. Charles Sr. (fiancée Darrilyn) and DeVonte’ J. Charles, both of Jeanerette; one daughter, Mrs. Calvin (LaCauncia Charles) Mallery of St. Martinville; his mother, Viola F. Charles of Jeanerette; two brothers, Darnell Charles of Jeanerette and Orson Gibson of New Iberia; two sisters, Mrs. Ellis (Vanessa C.) Castillo of Jeanerette and Mrs. Larry (Shelia C.) Fontenette Sr. of Port Arthur, TX; a step-sister, Alice Mae Charles of New Orleans; eight grandchildren; his mother-in-law; seven sisters-in-law, one brother-in-aw and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Wayne was preceded in death by his father, two brothers, two sisters, his grandparents, and also by his father-in-law, and a mother-in-law.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, Franklin. Jeanerette and Houma is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to the family.