Charles David Shotwell's Obituary
Charles David Shotwell was born April 6, 1936 to the union of the late Moss
and Samella (Harris) Shotwell in West Point, Mississippi. On Thursday,
December 31, 2020, Charles David Shotwell, departed from this life. He was
preceded in death by eight sisters and five brothers.
He accepted Christ at an early age.
He entered the United States of America Air Force on May 14, 1954, and was
sent to basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas on May
19, 1954. He was Honorably discharged in 1962.
Charles was united in Holy Matrimony to Patricia Dean in 1957. To this union
three children were born.
He was employed by Siegel Roberts Plating Company for over thirty years. He
later would become a manager at MicroFinish Plating Company for several
years until his retirement.
Charles had a passion for sports, comedy, working with his nephew, Duan,
and often spent time with his family and friends. On a daily, he would watch
his favorite television channel “ME TV” to enjoy the past and old cowboy
shows such as Gunsmoke and Rawhide. He loved music and at any given
moment you would see him dancing to a catchy tune. Charles was loved by
whomever crossed his path. He was always the center of attention.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife of sixty-three years ~
Patricia Shotwell; two daughters ~ Myra Ingram and Beverly Shotwell; one son
~ David Shotwell (Chamaine); one granddaughter ~ Qiana Ingram; two
grandsons ~ Dylan and Cai Shotwell; three great grandsons ~ Tyrone, Quinton
and Qian; three great granddaughters ~ Tyler, Kali and Savannah; two special
sons (nephew) ~ Duan Brooks and Terrell McKeown; one really special
daughter ~ Linda Brown; two brothers ~ L.T. and Sam Shotwell; one sister ~
Minnie Helen Miles; one brother-in-law ~ Derek Banks; five sisters-in-law ~
Alice Banks, Levary (Bobbie) Webb, Arlene Darling, Lorraine Shotwell and
Lueverne Shotwell; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
who will miss him dearly.
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