Charles passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in Saginaw at the age of 51.The son of the Betty (Daubert) and the late  Lyman Thompson, Charles was born June 13, 1958 in Saginaw.  He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, class of 1976 and the Mid-Michigan Automotive School.  He enjoyed working on cars, snowplowing and fixing things.  He attended Zion Lutheran Church and was an active member of the Saginaw Lodge # 77 F. &A.M., a Past Master of Saginaw Lodge # 154, a member of the El Khurafeh Shrine, the Arab Patrol and the Hillbilly Club. 

       Surviving besides his mother, Betty, are two sisters,  Cynthia Mahan; Mary Thompson; five nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Mahan; Sarah Saj and her husband Adam; Theresa, Anna and Daniel Mahan; his great niece and great nephew, Blake and Adella; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other family.