Charles Staats Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charles Staats Jr. of Smyrna, Delaware, who passed away on January 15, 2025 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Staats Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Charles' memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Charles' journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He was predeceased by: his children, Sharlene Bartsch and Charles Staats III. He is survived by: his wife Shirley; his daughters, Rosalie Martin (Pierce), Jeannine Staats and Teresa Swartz (John); and his caregiver Buster. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels Delaware (mealsonwheelsde.org) or Gospel Holiness Chapel (1281 Vandyke Greenspring, Rd. Smyrna, DE 19977).
