Mr. Chester Charles

Born Chester Charles, September 9, 1955, to Pauline Thompson and Roscoe Charles in Lumberton, North Carolina. Chester departed this life peacefully at his home to be with his savior September 13, 2024. Chester was raised in Lumberton, North Carolina and attended school in Robeson County. Chester's lifelong dream was to be a eighteen-wheel truck driver which he called that occupation a "Freight Relocator." After finishing driving school, he was blessed to work for Ed Mae Trucking (Hope Mills), Cresco Lines (Chicago), and Grossman Iron and Steel of St. Louis, MD. Chester accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Holy Swarop Baptist and later a member of the church pastored by Elden Leach. Chester enjoyed talking about his lord and savior Jesus Christ and his father God. Chester was affectionately called "Shouting John" and known to cut a step for the Lord that only he could do. He was not ashamed of his savior and the God he served. He would let it be known wherever he went. Even at Cape Fear Hospital in Fayetteville and Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, all the doctors, nurses and staff knew Mr. Chester and knew he was going to say a word about his belief in God and praise to his savior Jesus Christ. He could be heard by his wife, whom he affectionately called "Annette", praying and reading his bible in the early morning and late-night hours. When he could no longer pray on his knees due to his health, he would stand at the foot of the bed giving God the praises with up lifted arms and praying, called out the names of family, friends and even enemies to God. His last words to Annette, his wife after arriving from Duke Hospital were to "look to God for strength to be strong, remember we didn't come here to stay. When I am gone, come on up!!! Also, to everyone to get their houses in order and stay ready because we can be here today and gone today." God is going to help you through this. Preceding Chester in death were his parents, Pauline Thompson Charle and Roscoe Charles; sisters, Elaine Charles and Catherine Charles McNair; one brother; Roscoe Kennedy Charles. Chester leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Joyce "Annette" Melton Charles; sons, Jermaine Thompson (April) and Keion Charles; daughters, Angel Odom and Carla Walker (Bobby); brother, Eddie Charles; sister, Geraldine Charles; grandchildren, AJ, Dre, Alaysha, Jeremiah, Donnie, Semaj, Alana; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Chester Charles

September 9, 1955 - September 13, 2024