With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leo Charles (Defiance, Missouri), born in McGee, Missouri, who passed away on February 12, 2019 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Oliver Charles and Emma Charles (Roe); and his siblings, Leonard, Troy, Joseph Charles, Gertrude Stephens, Luella Stephens, Mae Carson, Beulah McGhee and Leoda Stacy.

He is survived by : his spouse Patsy Chubb; his children, Chris Charles of Defiance, MO, Randy Charles of Defiance, MO and Leona Charles of Defiance, MO; his sister Deloris Bachel of Oakland, CA; and his sister-in-law Shirley Charles of Greenville, MO. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ruegg Funeral Homes Inc