HOMER — Charles L. High, 80, of Homer passed away Sunday (Nov. 17, 2024) at home in Homer.
Charles was born on Sept. 14, 1944, in Danville, to Cleve and Naomi (McNeese) High Sr. He married Janet Simmons on Sept. 2, 1966, in Broadlands; she preceded him in death.
Also preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Betty Wolfe and Nancy Setser; an infant brother; and significant other, Teresa Akers.
He is survived by two sons, Marty (Connie) High and Myron (Jessica) High; two grandchildren, Jaidyn High and Russell High; one brother, Cleve “Snook” (Darlene) High Jr.; two cousins, Jerri “Knocks” Waller and Gayla Kistler; and his significant other’s children, Terry (Leah) Akers, Jeremy (Amber) Akers, Jacob (Caryn) Akers and Savannah (Robert) Helminiak.
Charles graduated from Jamaica High School in 1962 and served in the U.S. Army from 19631966. He held many jobs throughout his life, such as being a shade tree auto mechanic, working for Craig Yallaly for several years doing maintenance at his laundromats, and was a custodian for the Cunningham Children’s Home, from which he retired.
Charles enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all, he loved to spend time with his family.
Visitation will be from 10a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 22, at Joines Funeral Home, Newman, with the funeral service following immediately after; Pastor C. W. Greer will be officiating. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
NG 11/20/2024
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