Thomas J. Charles
June 9, 1932 ~ April 18, 2021
Thomas J. “Tom” Charles, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 18, 2021. Tom was born on June 9, 1932, in Indianapolis, to the late Thomas and Minnie Charles. On June 20, 1953, Tom wed Josephine Rohana in Buffalo, New York; Josephine preceded Tom in death on July 13, 2012.
Tom graduated from Cathedral High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Butler University in Accounting. Along with his wife and many family members, Tom helped run the Parks and Recreation Cafeteria at 29th and Harding for over 20 years. He then went on to pursue a sales career of a manufacturer’s representative over multiple states in the Midwest.
Tom was a charter member of St. Jude Catholic Church, where he was very active as an usher and Eucharistic minister. Tom was a fan of many sports teams but had a passion for Notre Dame Football. He was always active – enjoyed bowling and always loved dancing, especially in his later years.
Survivors include his children, Michael (Kim) Charles, Mary Carroll, Diana (Pat) Mayfield, Terri (Rick) Hamilton , Robert Charles, and Angel (Paul) Woolever; grandchildren, Matt Carroll, David Mayfield, Jack Carroll, Josie Woolever, David Woolever, Isabelle Woolever, Lydia Woolever, Jennifer Smith, Matthew Smith, Samuel Smith and Cole Hamilton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.
Visitation will be on April 25th from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM in the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. Morning prayers will be said prior to the celebration of Mass at the funeral home at 9:30 A.M. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on April 26th at 10:00 A.M. in St. Jude Catholic Church, 5353 McFarland Rd, Indianapolis. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share an online condolence with the Charles family.
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My dad had a big role in making me the person I am today – conscientious, responsible and my own worthiness and of course he will be missed by all of his family and friends.
Sending kind thoughts and prayers to Angel and her family. May you find comfort in the many joyful memories you shared. Deepest Sympathy, Lisa
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your friends and coworkers at Cerner.
Our Condolences to the Charles Family. He enjoyed life.
I remember him from the Baxter YMCA. He used to ask me and my friend Erin to go dancing with him at Whiskey Business. I’m very sad we never made the plans to join him. He was a very kind soul! ߙϰߏۢݤ️ߙϰߏ» I pray he is in heaven dancing with his beautiful wife!
My deepest sympathy and condolences.
Thanks Sheri
Will miss running into him at church and at Kroger’s. Condolences to all his family. Carol and Rich Kruszewski
Thomas Charles and his wife raised a lovely family. Their daughter, Terri is a very good friend. He taught his children how to be good money managers and the ethics of providing for family. I first met him and many of the family members at the Parks and Recreation cafeteria many years ago. The cafeteria was a popular meeting place for employees and I remember the family fondly. I offer sincere condolences to all and especially to my friend, Terri and her husband Rick. With sorrow for your loss, Mary Caito Hicks
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to the family. I fondly remember Mr. Charles. He was a dedicated family man. I saw his faith and devotion to our Lord in many ways. What a good man and follower of Jesus. Rest in peace. Debbie McKinley
Prayers and thoughts to Tom’s family. I will forever cherish “tap dancing” Tom and consider it an honor to have served him even if only for a short while Mary Evans, Traditions at North Willow
Dear Angel and Diana, Your Cursillo sisters and brothers are keeping you in prayer as you journey through the loss of your Dad. Tom was a joy and light to us at St. Jude parish. He is enjoying the face of God, eternal happiness with Josephine, and dancing in heaven. De Colores, Pat Rapp
To Angel and the rest of the family. I’m so sorry for your loss! You dad was the sweetest man and always seemed to be so full of life! So friendly and talkative. I miss chatting with him after church (and wherever else we’d run into each other). I know he’s dancing in heaven!
It’s not possible to discuss the history of our family without mentioning the Charles family. We have been friends for many, many decades. Tom was a great friend to us. He was always kind natured, with a good word to say. My brothers and I will always remember when he joined our basketball games, when we were kids. He was a competitive player. Now, he has joined Mrs. Charles, in Heaven. RIP, Tom and we will see you on the other side!
Thanks Greg! Those were the good ole days
Thank you – I appreciate you more than you know. You have always been there for me and still are.
LOL – he spoke of you a lot