- Date Of Birth: April 17, 1943
- Date Of Death: March 31, 2021
- City: Okeechobee
- State: Florida
Charles “Chuck” Coles went to his heavenly home on March 31, 2021, at the age of 77. His family & friends will miss his caring, fun, and wise ways.
Early jobs included being a waiter at the Westchester Country Club and serving the Kennedy family. After graduation from high school in NY, Chuck went to Florida Southern, then back to NY at Oneonta College for his B.A. and M.A.Ed. There he met and married his love, Carol, in a marriage 54 years strong. While in New York State, he worked as a teacher, had a mobile home service business, and even cleaned the inside of milk trucks! They moved to Florida in 1970 when their young son Chip needed winter warmth to survive. It was a very positive change for all.
After receiving some police academy training, he decided to join his brother at the Okeechobee “Boys’ School”. There he taught various levels and ages, always seeking for his students to have a positive, realistic, and wiser outlook. Next, he became a Social Services Worker, first in Juvenile Justice, followed by Foster Care and Adult & Aging. During this time daughter, Kelley was born and made it a family of four.
He also had a computer store business. In working with the State of Florida, he became involved in establishing the union in Okeechobee and represented them in Tallahassee. During the Adult & Aging time, he also went to Tallahassee to help correct a gap problem that made getting financial help difficult for clients.
Chuck was a member of the First Baptist Church and was baptized there. Recently, he became a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Okeechobee Chapter. He loved to read history, western and science fiction books, as well as play card games with the locals, and poker online.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Carol Coles of Okeechobee, FL; son, Chip (Janet) Coles; daughter, Kelley Muller Margerum; grandchildren Joseph Coles, Alexis (Jarred) Morgan, Alec & Charlie Muller; brother, Ross (Linda) Coles; and sister, Charlotte (Larry) Lawrence.
