Charles departed his earthly body on the early morning of March 27th, while sleeping.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife Crystal, his mother Geraldine, father Charles Sr., Grandfather Samuel and his sister China.

He grew up in Over the Rhine and attended Taft High School.  He worked for several different restaurants as a cook.  More than cooking, he loved to entertain people and was often found singing and dancing anywhere someone would watch and cheer him on.  He could be found singing at all family gatherings and local clubs.

Family was very important to Papa and he loved his family most.  He left his 12 children to cherish his memory, Deborah, Eddie, Vaughn, Geraldine, Gianna, Caletia, Tonya, Keisha, Ebony, Lanetta, Ricki, and Yocey;  his loving grandmother, Mary; and his 10 siblings, Ethel, Stanton, Fannie, Samuel (Lisa), Latonio, Latrice (Tyrone), Laniel (Reeka), Troy, Tasha (Vernon) and Gina. He also leaves a host of grandchildren, great-grandchild, aunts, uncles, and friends that will truly miss his spirit but will cherish their memories.

Visitation is from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm, on  Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Walker- McMILLAN STREET CHAPEL, 1025 E. McMillan Street , Cincinnati  (45206).   The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 12:00 pm. Everyone attending must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

In keeping with the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions masks are required in order to enter the service and social distancing must be practiced.  Please be prepared to comply for the safety of all.

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Walker Funeral Home is honored to serve the  Meatchem family.  Please call (513) 251-6200 or visit www.WalkerFuneralHome.com for additional information.