I love you Charlie. I will always remember growing up with you. I pass by your house sometimes and I still see your mom at times when I visit my mom in west end. You are and will always be like a brother to me. Love, Jimmie

To the family of the late Mr.Charlie Bates you have my deepest sympathy and Sincere Condolences on the untimely passing of your dear beloved one Charlie you was a man of integrity,pride and love your heart was feel with love for each and everybody no matter what the situation that arouse in your life you always wore a smile that would light up any room you my beloved friend and father of my neice will forever be remembered and never never ever forgotten I can hear your voice saying to us all hello everybody I am forever okay I hear the master call and I had to go away please don't cry or shed a tear for I will be forever near remember the good times and my smile for we will meet again in just awhile for I may not be there where you are but just remember I am never far GOD close my weary eyes so I could sleep but let the memories of me you forever keep
It's never see you later or goodbye it is till we meet again in GOD'S beautiful sky
I love you more than you all will ever know it's forever with me as I enter heaven door I am truly gone miss you my friend your work down here was complete my Father call you home so you can have restless sleep always remembered never forgotten till we meet again one sweet day Latasha and Lil Charlie continue to look your eyes to the hills for comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding my prayers and thoughts are with you during your DARKEST HOUR and hours that lies ahead

Charlie I’ve known you since like the 2nd or 3rd grade. I met you at Hemphill elementary and throughout middle school to high school and beyond, you were one of my popular friends. We had great times growing up together. You were like my other brother and soo dear to me. I will miss you soo much. Heaven has called you my brother.
Love you,
Jimmie Williams.