Charles was born in Abbeville, LA. Charles served in the United States Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart. Charles was a barber by trade and owned his own shop for 38 years

He volunteered at the Matagorda County Genealogical Society. He served 2 missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Charles is survived by his son: Charles W. Talbot and wife Linda; by his grandchildren: Kathryn E. (Glen) Barney, Jennifer L. (Chris) Roundy and Chad R. Talbot; and by his great grandson: Kaden Barney. His wife, Opal, preceded him in death.

In lieu of the usual remembrances, donations may be made to Disabled Veterans, DAV Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 (www.dav.org) or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints – LDS Philanthropies (www.lds.org).

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 14555 Lexington Blvd. Sugar Land, TX with Bishop Emilio Martinez officiating. VFW graveside services will be at 3:00 PM Saturday at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, TX.