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Charles Edward French (56)
Date of Birth: 10/07/1952
Date of Passing: 06/08/2009
Resided in: Fountaintown, Indiana
Fountaintown – On Monday morning, June 8, 2009, with the sun on his face and the wind in his hair, Charles Edward French passed on peacefully at home, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Mary French; father, Charles L. French; and brother, Bill French. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry, and his two admirable sons, Chip and Zach.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Charlie’s home, 10601 N State Road 9 in Fountaintown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Riley Hospital for Children, 702 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202 or the American Diabetes Association, 6415 Castleway W Drive, Suite 114, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or e-mail condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com
Beneficiary
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Riley Hospital for Children, 702 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202 or the American Diabetes Association, 6415 Castleway W Drive, Suite 114, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
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To Sherry
by: PDodt, 06/20/09
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Charlie, your husband and friend for so many years. I will keep you & your family in my thoughts and prayers. If you need someone to talk to please call.
A friend from grade school, Pam (Leavitt) Dodt
Charles French
by: smaddy, 06/12/09
Dear Sherry,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you and will keep you in my prayers. Let me know if I can help in any way.
Sheryl Maddy
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
by: StaceyFaryna, 06/12/09
A great uncle and many fabulous memories with Uncle Charlie & Aunt Sherry. Time passes too fast. I wish Charlie could have been at more family functions and events and taught my boys baseball and calculus. :)
Sherry, Chip, and Zach -you each have been amazingly strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love and sympathy -Stacey, Seth & Casey
So long, teammate and friend
by: phildelor, 06/11/09
Charlie and I played softball together back in the 80's. He was always a fun guy and had an easygoing confidence about him.I met him through a mutual friend,Ed Kersage. We did some fishing at Racoon Creek and a few family type functions. We both liked playing softball and listening to rock. I have been living in Florida until a few months ago,and we now live in Greenfield. My name is Phil Delor. I ran swimming pool companies called Kayak Pools and Sun Mountain Pools. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to his family for their loss.
your in my thoughts
by: Whitjanae, 06/10/09
I just wanted to let you know that your family is in my thoughts and im sorry for your loss.
Whitney Young
When Charlie was 5 years old
by: jallenbj, 06/22/09
Sherry:
When visiting my parents, Mom gave me the obituary for Charlie. We lived across the street from Charlie in Harrison Park in Lawrence. I taught Charlie to play chess when he was 5 or 6 years old. He outwitted some of the older boys in the neighborhood. I have often used Charlie as an examle that one can play chess at a young age. I lost contact with Charlie when we moved in 1960. My parents now live outside Fortville and I an the librarian at Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC.
I am sorry for your loss and am praying for your spiritual needs.
Joseph L. Allen