Charlie Feaster, Jr

CHARLIE FEASTER, JR was born on October 1, 1936 in Fairfield County, South Carolina to the late Charlie Wesley and Pearl Meadows McMillian. He received his formal education in the public schools of Fairfield County. Charlie confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized into the Purity Baptist Church family in Blair, South Carolina. Affectionately known as 'Foots”, Charlie relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1953 at the tender age of 17. After a brief stay in Cleveland, he decided to make Baltimore, Maryland his home. He was united in holy matrimony to the former Persylla Davis in December of 1963. God blessed this union with 2 daughters, Linda and Gwen. Charlie was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresa, from a previous relationship. During his early years, Charlie worked a number of places including the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and the Disabled American Veterans. He spent years working for the Venture Packing Company from which he retired in 1998. Longing to stay active, Charlie established his own lawn care and cutting business. He would often maintain the lawns of family and friends without their request and free of charge. In addition, he worked as a chauffeur and did videography as a hobby. He loved to record birthday parties, weddings,family gatherings, and other special events. Charlie was a longtime member of the New Pilgrim Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Roosevelt Davenport, An active member until his heath prevented his participation; he served on the board of Trustees and was also a former member of the Senior Usher Board. He was preceded in death by his sister Sallie Littejohn and had several other relatives that he loved dearly. On Thursday , January 15,2015, after a lengthy illness, Charlie passed quietly from labor to reward. Through it all, he never complained and remained gallant until the end. He leaves to cherish fond and lifelong memories: his loving wife, Persylla Feaster; daughters, Linda Feaster and Gwen Evans(roger); stepson, Don Davis; 5 grandchildren , Tyeshia, Brittany, Quianna, Roger II, and Ross; 5 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one brother, Alphonzo Feaster of Chester , S.C; three sisters, Hattie, Mary, and Flossie, two sisters in law, Roberta Emerson of Sumter, S.C, and Gradenia Walker of Maysville, S.C, one aunt, Gracie Mae Coleman of Chester, S.C, two special nieces, Debbie Williams and Joyce Wood; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

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Charlie Feaster, Jr

October 1, 1936 - January 15, 2015