Admin. Assistant Dr. Charley G. Charles

October 31, 1940 - February 15, 2021

***NOTE: Funeral Arrangements In Honor of Administrative Assistant Dr. C.G. Charles Are Listed Below*** _______________________________ THE SCROLL OF LIFE Now boarding flight 215 taking off at 07:29 am prepared for no return…… Faithful until death, Administrative Assistant, Dr. Charley G. Charles transitioned from earth to Glory on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home in Kalamazoo, MI at the age of 80 years old. Charley Gene Charles was born on October 31, 1940 in Dolby, Louisiana as the oldest child of three to Deacon Charlie Charles and Mother Freedonia Charles. In 1957, he graduated from Northern High School in Detroit, MI where he was a star athlete that excelled in the sports of football and baseball. After receiving the gift of Salvation and receiving the indwelling of the Holy Ghost, Pastor Charles began his love affair with the Lord, becoming God’s ¨yes¨ man. He served in the United States Army where he was honorably discharged. When Pastor Charles returned home, he was employed by the General Motors Corporation where he worked diligently until accepting his full time call into ministry. In 1969, Pastor Charles married the love of his life, Fannie Mae Monroe. There were two topics you could always count on him to mention and that was the word of God and his beloved “Mae” with whom he shared his life with for 52 years. From this union, they reared 4 children: Michael, Gena, Freeda and Roy. Pastor Charles, was a man of integrity and faith who preached and taught the word for over 40 years. His service in ministry was extensive, serving the Church of God In Christ on a local, state, and national level. Whatever God told him to do, he found himself doing it. Wherever God told him to go, he found himself going. Pastor Charles was a man after God’s own heart and was passionate about winning souls for Christ. This was evident when he became a traveling evangelist in the 1970s after he was ordained as an Elder in the Church of God In Christ. Accepting his call as an evangelist, he became globally known making sure he talked about his God to everyone he came in contact with. As he continued in the role of evangelist, he became a part of the Northeast Michigan State Evangelist Department where he also held the leadership position as President. As President, Pastor Charles trained and encouraged other evangelists “to go into the world and proclaim the good news” as the word of God exhorts. In 1984, after serving the Church of God In Christ as a traveling evangelist, Pastor Charles, was appointed by the late Bishop P. A. Brooks as the Pastor of Tabernacle Church of God In Christ in Kalamazoo, MI where he served faithfully as the Shepherd for nearly 40 years. Pastor Charles knew how to bring comfort and correction just as a loving father does; praying for each member and the ministry ever so fervently. His dedication to the work of the ministry and the upbuilding of the Kingdom was unmatched and he was relentless in his pursuit of Holiness. Pastor Charles thrived on conversations regarding the word of God. He thoroughly enjoyed living the word of God as much as he loved teaching it. Throughout his years of service, Pastor Charles with the help of his wife, Evangelist Fannie Charles, was able to establish and enhance the following ministries: Audio (Tape and CD) ministry, regular Bible Studies, increased the church giving, active Outreach ministry, provided counseling and support services, and birthed several sons in the Gospel. Pastor Charles understood the importance of building upon a strong foundation rooted and grounded in God’s Holy Word. It was important to him to reach new generations and empower new leaders already within the ministry. He made sure the church doors were never closed. He strongly believed in making sure that if anyone ever needed to be saved at night, the doors would be open. In addition to his service to the Church and his passion for preaching, another strong interest of Pastor Charles is education. In November, 2014 he was awarded with an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree from St. Thomas Christian University. One of Dr. Charles’ mottos was “God plus education equals success.” In 2005, Pastor Charles was appointed by Bishop Brooks to become Superintendent of the Grace District where he was the overseer for 5 churches. The same vision Supt. Charles had as a pastor of Tabernacle, he carried over in this position and worked tenaciously to build and strengthen the pastors within the Grace District. In 2018, he was appointed by Bishop Brooks as 3rd Administrative Assistant of the Historic First Jurisdiction of Michigan, Northeast. Administrative Assistant Charles was SAVED, SANCTFIED, and FILLED with the Holy Ghost. He continuously preached the word of God and operated in the prophetic with the healing through the laying on of hands. Even when he wasn't feeling his best, he would get up enough strength to make it to the pulpit and then the Holy Ghost would take over. Administrative Assistant Charles is preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Charles; sister, Ethelda McCallahan; and granddaughter, Naomi Michelle Daniels. Administrative Assistant Charles leaves to continue his legacy: his wife, Evangelist Fannie M. Charles; their four children, Michael (Tonya) Peterson, Gena Charles, Freeda (Gabriel) Daniels, Roy (Cicely) Charles; one aunt, Ida Mae Charles; grandchildren, Deonte, Sharrae Micaiah, Mikale, Mone’, Mya, Jamien, Jalen, Troy, Eseinse, Ezekiel, Brooklyn, and Cecile; great grandchildren, Kyle, Kory, Kiley, Caylee, Peyton, Cameron; his Tabernacle Church family; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. His goal was to be ready for flight 215 at 07:29 am at all times ready for takeoff……