James Charles, Jr.

October 8, 1939 - September 26, 2010

James Charles Jr. of Reynoldsville, formerly of New Milton passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the home of his daughter Thelma Jo Pasko. He was born on October 8, 1939 a son of the late James Charles Sr. and Dema Casy Charles. On January 10, 1979 he married Connie Jo Charles who preceded him in death on June 28, 2008. Surviving is six daughters, Thelma Jo Pasko and husband Andrew, Reynoldsville, Pamela Charles Hurley, Matewan, Vickie Lynn Charles, Columbus, OH, Theresa Perkins, Grove City, OH, Diana Kay Charles and Annette Charles, Hazard, KY, three sons, Ricky Charles, Hazard, KY, Earmel Charles and wife Stephanie, Hazard, KY, James Paul Charles and wife Melissa, New Milton, 22 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and one sister, Dorothy Wells, Matewan. Mr. Charles had worked as an Adult Family Care Provider for 22 years and had been a Correctional Officer at Orient State Prison for 5 years. He enjoyed cutting and chopping wood and was the former owner of Mountaineer Studios where he did woodcarving. James was a loving father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Spurgeon Funeral Home 212 Front St. West Union on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM with Pastor David Masto presiding. Interment will follow in the Randolph Cemetery, West Union. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel after 11AM Thursday until time of service. On line condolences may be offered to the family at www.spurgeonfunerals.com. Spurgeon Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Charles family.