Charles Raymond Daniels IV's Obituary
Charles Raymond Daniels IV, the husband of Beverly; father of Demetirus Jabaah Sr., Dominique Jhann, DeLyric Deravien, KeAlizae Latorshay and KyAnna Monae; grandfather to Angelica, Darius, Demetrius Jr., Dameian Jr., Isaiah Christian, Ave Neveah, LeAnna, LeviJoseph, and Seqouia; brother of Robert Lee, Joanna, Doris L. and Juanita, passed away October 17, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington.
Charles was born to Raymond and Della White Daniels in Brackettville, Texas on February 13, 1948. He grew up and went to school in Ozona, TX and stayed there until he joined the Job Corps and became an electrician. After receiving his certification, Charles worked for the Ozona Independent School District.
He joined the United States Army in January of 1969 and served honorably until his retirement September 20, 1989.
He met and married Beverly Whitmore in April of 1973. They traveled to different places: living in Germany for three years, vacationed in Italy and Austria, had dinners in France and explored the Black Forest, What an amazing experience.
While in the military, Charles received the following: National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal 7 times, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal Unit Citation, Army Service Ribbon, extension of service was at the request and for the convenience of the Government, Overseas Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Bars and Expert Qualification Badge (M-16).
He returned to the U.S. and lived at Ft. McClellan, Alabama for 8 years where he then moved to his retirement duty station in Ft. Lewis, Washington.
Our boys Dameian, Demetrius and Dominique grew up and went to school here in Washington, where we have met many, many lovely friends whom we consider our extended family.
Charles worked Civil Service at Ft. Lewis, WA, after his military retirement and retired from this job on July 31, 2014.
In August of 1996, him and his wife joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Joseph A. Boles. He served here as a member of the Finance Committee until his demise. He was an usher on the Senior Board, until Dominique came along, because he felt nobody could care for the boy like himself.
Charles loved his wife, whom he called girlfriend and if he was a little upset with her, he referred to her as Ms. Beverly. He was her friend, a good father, and a provider. All our needs were always met and a whole lot of our wants were included.
He is preceded in death by his father, mother, grandparents Walter and Albina Daniels, Dameian and sister-in-law Angie Daniels.
Mourning his departure yet thanking God for many beautiful memories are his wife, 5 children, 9 grandchildren, 1 brother, 3 sisters, 1 daughter-in-law Brandi, and the following: Carla Fields, Temple, TX, Stephanie Fields and family, Dallas, TX, the Leslie Thompson family, Hercules, CA, the Richard Thompson family, Sacramento, CA. In-laws, David and Cynthia, Seattle, WA, Jerome, Kent, WA, Mark, Marianna and their children, Alexander Hts, Australia, Sue and Pat, Deerpark, WA, Andrew Horton Jr., CA, Hally Simmons family, Chicago, IL, and the Jimmie Simmons family, Kentland, IN.
Friends of the children: LaDena, Audra, James, Jennifer, T.J., Laurie, Angel, Brandie, Lance, Kevin and Jason.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 12-6PM at Mountain View Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place on Thursday October 29th at 12PM at the Aspen Chapel at Mountain View Funeral Home in Lakewood, WA.
Livestream link of the funeral service due to maximum attendance restrictions is available on tribute wall or by copy and paste of the link below.
http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/39285
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