Charles Ray Palone Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 9, 2026, at the age of 78, Charles Ray Palone of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ray and Dolores (London); his stepfather Ernest Shedd; his grandson Jonnie Palone; his half-siblings, Dolores Forrest, Jackie Hack, Janet Swanson and James Jones; his niece Laurie Court; his nephew Blake Morgan; and his stepsister Sally Audette.
He is survived by: his son Phil Palone (Connie); his siblings, Carol Kopp (Bill) and Richard Palone (Diann); his grandchildren, Beth Long, Branden Palone (Lexee), Brad Lambert and Karley Palone; his great grandchildren, Braylen Brown, Brynlee West, Cole Cowper and Tayte Palone; his stepsiblings, Jerry Shedd and Mary Byrd (Lyndell); his nieces, Jennifer Modert (Denver), Lisa Cook (Sesus) and Kelly Penny (Ryan); and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Calib, Vanessa, Malena, Mason, Makenzie, Chanler, Grady, Lynnley and Rylynn. He is also survived by several other nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Athens Indian Church 2206 1 1/2 Mile Rd. Fulton, MI 49052.
