Richard James Charlefour

Age 87 of Eaton Rapids died Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the Tendercare West AFC in Lansing. Born June 3, 1923 in Grand Rapids the son of Colburn and Bernice (Boody) Charlefour. Richard was an Eaton Rapids High School graduate, class of 1941. Following high school he served in the Army during World War II as a Bombardier on a B-29. After military service he worked as a rural mail carrier for the Eaton Rapids Postal Service, serving 30 + years. Preceding him in death was his wife of 65 years, Kathleen (Towns) Charlefour; sister, Phyllis Miller and great grandson, Drew Burnside.
Surviving are his 4 children, Richard Lee (Margaret "Peg") Charlefour of Rockford, MI., Sue Bliss of Olivet, Jack (Kathy) Charlefour of Dearborn and Maureen Hanes of Eaton Rapids; 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. from the Griffith United Methodist Church with Pastors Char Minger and David McClintic, officiating. Burial will follow in the Griffith Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church on Thursday beginning at 12:00 PM noon until service time. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Griffith United Methodist Church in memory of Richard J. Charlefour.