Gerald had passed away at home on August 29, 2021. He was born and raised in Port Angeles, WA.

Celebration of Life was held on September 10, 2021 at the Lower Elwha Place Road Cemetery.

He loved his family and friends. The pride and joy was his wife Tina and his kids, Kristin, Russell, Isaiah, and his grandson William. He had a passion for fishing. Jr. was a fisherman, who loved being on the water and running his own boat for many years as a commercial and diving fleet. The fishing stories that could be told by his family and the fishing fleet would have you rolling of laughter. He had such a great sense of humor and a big heart of caring. He enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, and watching the Canoe Journey Events. He enjoyed watching the Seahawks and Mariners Games on TV. His family, friends, and community will miss his smile, laughter, humor and his love he gave to all his family, and friends.

Survived by his Wife, Tina Bright-Charles, Daughter: Kristin Charles and Grandson: William Charles, in Edmonds Sons: Russell, and Isaiah Charles. Brothers: Rodney and Brian Charles, Sisters: Lorna Mike, Frances and Ellen Charles. Many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.

Jr. Is preceded in death with his Father: Gerald W. Charles Sr. Mother: Vera J. Charles, Father In-Law: Rasco Bright, Son: Francis "Orv" Charles, Brothers In-Law: Rodney Bright.

Gerald Jr. and his family, Thanks the Olympic Medical Center, Medics, and all the emergency response teams.

Drennan & Ford Funeral Home in Port Angeles was entrusted with his arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook for his family at www.drennanford.com .