my dad was the father to 6 children William Stephen dawn john Denise and myself charlie. he lived for his children and his family, he loved his life and his fishing he was a great man in many eyes always there weather needed or not he never seen his children of friends go without. He had lots of friends who he also loved dearly (al tho he would never admit it) he loved fishing,reading, having a drink and spending his time with his kids. my dad taught me how to fish by the time i was five gave me my own rod and took me with him most times fishing was his escape.my dad had 7 grandchildren that he had the most pleasure in getting to no and love. Charles had a hard exterior but inside he was soft man