Mr. Charles L. Thomas was born to Lillie Thomas and George Baker in Nashville, TN. Charles departed this life on May 3, 2013. Charles attended Lilborn East High, in Howardville, MO. After graduation, he joined the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. Charles enjoyed music of all kinds. He later accepted Christ as his Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a brother. Charles leaves to cherish his loving memory, sons, Charles (Shelia) Thomas, St. Louis, MO and Robert (ReNee) Thomas, Holland, MI; daughters, Chrystal Graham, Chante Edwards, St. Louis, MO, and Latasha O'Tooles, Jefferson, MO; sisters, Christine Steward, Toledo, OH, Alta M. Thomas, Chicago, IL, and Diretha Moore, Lilbourn, MO; 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Charles will be forever loved and missed. Special thanks to Southern Care Team and Fairview Skilled Nursing Home. Service will be Saturday at 2:30pm, wake at 2:00pm at the House Of Day.