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Charles Read Obituary

Charles Lee Read

Memorial services for Charles Lee Read, 56, Lawrence, will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Lawrence Free Methodist Church. He died on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 in Douglas County.

Charles was born on September 15, 1956, in Girard, KS the son of John W. and Deloris J. (Puffinbarger) Read.

He was a member of the New Life in Christ Church. Charles was an avid car enthusiast. He enjoyed family, friends, hunting and fishing.

He was a service manager at A.B. May Heating & Cooling for over 30 years.

Survivors include his mother, three sons, James and wife, Michelle, Lawrence, John, Colorado Springs, CO, Steven, and wife, Keri, Kansas City, MO; two grandchildren, Hailey Read, and Ethan Read; and one brother, Dennis Read and wife, Amy, Gulf Breeze, FL. He was preceded in death by his father John W.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials in his name to the Education Fund for his grandchildren and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Nov. 25, 2012.

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Suzanne Sharp

December 9, 2012

Charlie and I went to school together, laughed often on our walks home from Central Jr. High, and reconnected only a couple of years ago. What a kind, funny friend Charlie was to all who knew him. I will think upon him often and smile. R.I.P. Charlie, my friend!

Linda Neet

December 3, 2012

My condolences to the Read family and my past co-workers @ AB MAY-I know how much Charlie will be missed-RIP

November 29, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. God cares for you and will help you during your time of need. ( Psalms 121:2)

Ann Abegg

November 29, 2012

Charlie was a great guy, and the world will be a little less bright without him. I had lost contact over the years, but I went to school with him and remember him fondly. God Bless. Sincere condolences to the family.

Floyd and Debra Bost

November 27, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mike Sims

November 27, 2012

Charlie was a good man. He will be missed. I am hurt and sad to hear this news. My thoughts are with his family and friends right now. Hug your family right now!

November 27, 2012

You saved us during the hottest summer ever, and you are my hero. You will be missed.
Jennifer, Mike and family

Jay Cook

November 26, 2012

Charley was the kind of person who was very genuine and sincere. I feel very priviliged to have known him for over thirty years. I can honestly say I never saw him without a smile on his face. The world will be more empty without him. He will be missed.

Donna Sue

November 26, 2012

Charles Lee, we've been friends since 1986, and I will forever hold you in my heart, forever see your smiling face, and forever hear your contagious laughter. We shared many stories over lunch, or a couple of beers and I thank God for allowing me to share those 26 years with you. I love you Man!

Jackie Hoard

November 26, 2012

What a terrible loss for our world. I will never forget his smile and the pictures of his family in his office. I feel fortunate to have known him.

Mark Grieco

November 26, 2012

Charlie was such a kind, gentle soul. He would do anything to help someone in need.
You will be missed greatly by your family, friends and co-workers.
It was a privilege to have been your friend and had the opportunity to work with you.
You have touched the hearts and lives of many in your short journey of life.
May God bless you and your family during this time and always,

kim howard

November 26, 2012

Charlie was a super guy, I really enjoyed working with him and our discussions. He always had a smile.

Becky Arrocha

November 25, 2012

Charlie was a man with a big heart and big smile. He was always willing to share his knowledge or to lend a helping hand. My prayers go out to the Read family.

November 25, 2012

Charlie was like my second father to me as well as many others.he was my mentor,co-worker and most of all my friend.Going to be hard not to see his smiling face anymore around the shop. May you rest in peace

Lisa DeMoss

November 25, 2012

Charlie you are a wonderful and caring man! I fill privileged to have known you! A.B. May will never be the same. I will miss you greatly. You will always be in my heart.

Cory Taylor

November 25, 2012

Charles you will be missed. RIP My prayers are with the Read family

Tina

November 25, 2012

What a beautiful man you are Charlie. I'm deeply sadden and at a loss for words. You helped me in a terrible time in my live and I will always cherish the friendship we shared. Thank you Charlie for always being that kind man.

Shawn Walls

November 25, 2012

Charlie was one of the leaders at A.B. May that truly inspired me, His smiling face could always brighten a room. And His positive character rubbed of on anyone around. The life He lived made a positive impact to this world. May our Lord Jesus Christ give comfort to the Read family during their time of bereavement.

RICHARD/DIANA CAMPOS

November 25, 2012

MY FAMILY AND I ARE VERY SORRY TO HERE OF CHARLIES PASSING.HE TAUGHT ME SO MUCH,IN THE HVAC INDUSTRY. HE WAS A TRUE FRIEND,AND WILL BE MISSED DEEPLY!OUR CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY!

Stehanie Long

November 25, 2012

I am sorry Keri and Steven for.you and your children loss. I will keep you in my thots and prayers. I am friends with Jeff and Judi.
Travis and Stephanie Long

Julia Ingrassia (Gregg)

November 25, 2012

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a butterfly" ~Richard Bach~ many fun memories of Charlie when we were young, my deepest condolences to his family.

Dora

November 25, 2012

Charlie you will be missed but not forgotten, it's just still hard to believe you are gone! RIP my friend

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