Charles Smalls

CHARLES SMALLS, was born to the late Louise Jones and Moses Smalls on July 22, 1958 in Anne Arunduel County (Pumphrey), Maryland. He was raised at an early age by his late grandparents Euline and Charles James Wallace. He was known as “Man” to close friends and family because he was the first born son. Charles was preceded by one sister Eva Fullard. He was educated in Anne Arundel County Public School and was a graduate of Brooklyn Park High School. Charles married Joyce Miller and helped raise his step-son Eric, William, and Corey. Right after this reunion Charles enlisted in the Army Branch of the United States Military, where he served for several years and received a “Good Conduct” Medal twice. While in the military, they traveled many places and spent most of his military tour in Germany. He was particularly proud of obtaining the status of 'marksman' in riflery. Charles worked in the Motor Pool while in the Army and learned diesel mechanics. He used these skills to obtain gainful employment as a diesel mechanic with Maryland Transit Authority where he worked for almost twenty years, until becoming ill. Charles met Charlene Williams and of this relationship two children were born, Charlease and London. He was a proud single father most if their lives. Charles later married Trenedia Archambault, and loved her daughter as her own. Just prior to Charles becoming severely ill, he became engaged to be married to Tonya Vann and was baptized during his illness. Charles loved sports. He loved to fish, play dominos and cards. He was on several bowling leagues and enjoyed playing bowling on the Wilgaming system. He loved watching the Baltimore Ravens Football Team and would not miss a game. Charles had a strong commitment to family. But most of all he loved and took great pride in being a single dad to his children. He leaves to mourn: his wife: Trenedia; daughters, Charlese and London; step-daughter, Audrey; granddaughter; Miracle and Jaila; sisters; Loraine Hill, Theresa Glover-Tittle and Joan Ferguson; brothers, Wendell Buie and Lee Walker; fiancee, Tonya Vann; great aunt, Leola Foster; great-uncle; Eugene Walker; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Charles Smalls

July 22, 1958 - January 25, 2014