Charles Ralph France, on August 9, 2022, of Voorhees; formerly of Boonville, Indiana. Age 86.
Beloved husband of Gloria France (nee Oelenschlager) for 59 years. Devoted father of Donna Davis (Tom), Susan Blocker (Dave) and Cheryl Console (Rick). Loving grandfather of Ricky, Allison, Ryan and Grace. Dear brother of the late Donald France and Janet Smith.
Charles proudly served in the US Airforce as an aircraft mechanic. He grew up on a farm and enjoyed gardening and remodeling homes. Charles loved being in his workshop and working with wood. He was always a handy-man, fixing anything. Charles worked as a mechanic for the Philadelphia Inquirer and as a warehouse manager for a chemical company. He enjoyed John Wayne movies, westerns and country music. Charles loved and cherished his grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
There will be a viewing from 10am to 12 noon Thursday, August 11, 2022 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Funeral service 12 noon at the funeral home.
Interment Locustwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Cherry Hill.
Services
Visitation
Runnemede, NJ 08078
Service
Runnemede, NJ 08078
Interment
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
Daddy I can’t stop thinking of you, my heart is so broken. Your funeral was so hard but beautiful you would have been so proud of your grandchildren they all said beautiful things. You were definitely loved and what a legacy you left the values and the love you gave us will be with all of us forever. The special memories and there so many will stay in our hearts. I love you so much I was blessed to have you as my father. Love Susie