- Date Of Birth: February 19, 1924
- Date Of Death: September 9, 2013
- State: Colorado
Charles Wesley Butcher, Sr. was born on February 19, 1924, in Wisner, Louisiana to his parents, Titus Butcher and Angel Owens Butcher. He was eighth child of twenty children born in the family. He was blessed with eight brothers, Webster, Russell, Harold, Louis, John, Lynn, Titus, Jr., Lawrence and eleven sisters, Stazzie, Alice, Juanita, Maggie, Isaphena, Gladys, Clarice, Berteal, Geraldine, Arletha and Authoree. Growing up, Charles enjoyed sports and spending time with his siblings and friends. He received his formal education in Wisner where he attended the Wisner Colored School. On February 25, 1943, Charles enlisted in the United States Army. While serving his country, he was awarded an ATO Medal, EAMETO Medal, and a World War II Victory Medal. He served with honor and distinction and was honorably discharged at the rank of Tec 4. Charles was the proud father of three children, Charles, Jr., Angela and Earl. They shared many happy and precious moments together. Charles united in holy matrimony to the former Whitney Koonce. She remembers her husband as loving, devoted and hard working. He had the innate ability of making those around him feel welcome and as though they were the most important person in the world. They shared many happy and memorable moments together. Later his grandchildren were an additional source of joy and pride in his life. They too have many happy and memorable moments of time shared together. By profession, Charles was employed by the Keebler Company in their Maintenance Department. His coworkers and employers remember him as being hardworking, dependable and a man who performed his duties with excellence and precision.
