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1943
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2025
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Charles Carper Obituary
CARPER, Charles – Of Grand Blanc, age 82, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with his son, Scott, by his side at his residence.
Funeral service will be held at 1pm Monday, November 10, 2025 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
Visitation 3-6pm Sunday and 12Noon Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Burial in Star Township Cemetery in Alba, Michigan.
Charles was born in Alba, Michigan on April 25, 1943, the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Kitchen) Carper. Charles married the love of his life, Shirley Gates in March of 1964 and she preceded him in death on June 3, 2011. He retired from Randy Wise Chevrolet. Charles loved fishing, hunting and car shows and never missed an opening day of deer season. He had lots of friends and loved telling jokes and making people laugh.
Surviving are children, Scott (Trina) and Michelle;
Grandchildren, Tabitha Baker (Kameron), Tyler Rice (Arren), Torrey Rice and Taylor Rice;
Great-grandchildren, Ivaya and Kamdyn Baker, Edward and Edith Rice, Levi and Everlee Rice and Olivia and Oakley Rice
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley.
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Lisa Kujacznski-Porritt
November 11, 2025
So sorry to hear about Charlie. He and my Dad Dale were good friends. Prayers to all of you.
Marvin Boyer
November 9, 2025
My Prayers and Sympathies to your Family. Mr. and Mrs. Carper were so good to me and all the Neighborhood Kids growing up. We would just stop by to listen to them both, but Charles made us laugh and had the greatest stories of hunting. Shirley would always fix us something to eat while we listened to Charles. Sorry for your loss of your Dad, Scott and Michelle. Your Mom and Dad were Awesome. I'm a better person because they were in my life.
November 9, 2025
My Prayers and Sympathies to your Family. Mr. and Mrs. Carper were so good to me and all the Neighborhood Kids growing up. We would just stop by to listen to them both, but Charles made us laugh and had the greatest stories of hunting. Shirley would always fix us something to eat while we listened to Charles. Sorry for your loss of your Dad, Scott and Michelle. Your Mom and Dad were Awesome. I'm a better person because they were in my life.
Tim Tschirhart
November 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Sure will miss him. Great guy and so many good times.
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Geri Grantham
November 8, 2025
I only cut Chucks hair a few times, & he's the ONLY person that actually talked more than me. What a WONDERFUL man. I wish I had more time with him! He ADORED his son Scott & was very proud of him
Walter Nill
November 6, 2025
My deepest sympathies in the loss of this Great Outdoorsman and Father. The world is poorer now without him. He and his laugh will be greatly missed. RIP fine sir.
Darcy Lask-McLemore
November 6, 2025
Michele and Scott.. sending you all of our love and prayers for comfort. Uncle Charles was a terrific man and I loved him very much, he will be missed.
Love sent to all of you ❣
Becky Kirk
November 6, 2025
I an so so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Triska Alexnader
November 6, 2025
Wonderful man, so helpful and willing to give the shirt off his back. So glad to meet you.
Leonard Nord
November 5, 2025
RIP Chuck some great memories
Trina LaViolette
November 5, 2025
Charles was an amazing man who touched many lives~he will be forever missed may he rest peacefully in heaven~
Vickie Kleeman
November 5, 2025
So sorry for your loss sending prayers for you all
Andy Florenski
November 5, 2025
Deepest condolences to the whole family. You will be dearly missed by many people whom you have impacted. Rest in peace Uncle Charlie.
Steve Soltysiak
November 5, 2025
Scott and Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about uncle Charles passing. I have so many great memories with your mom and dad a 6 mile lake growing up and he always took me deer hunting. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him! Steve and Shelley
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