Charles Searcy

Three memorable things come to mind about Charlie from long ago. First is how much fun we had playing golf together. But even more than that was how it all started. The year was probably 1969 at a family birthday party at our place in Kalamazoo. Charlie was proclaiming what a silly game golf was until I let him hit a few shag balls into a field . He crushed them and got very excited about golf. Within a week he had clubs, shoes, glove, hat, and was taking lessons. I think this story repeats itself thousands of times a year around this country, and it was sure true about Charlie. But one even more memorable thing happened when he and I were installing paneling in his basement and he accidentally hit his thumb with a hammer. That's when I learned that a person can say more than one swear word at a time. He let out with a litany of just about every possible off-color word I had ever heard. His litany would have made George Carlin proud. I recall the both of us laughing until we couldn't laugh anymore. Does any of the above sound like the Charlie that you knew? I'm sure it does! Rest his soul and fond memories forever to all who loved him.

- Bob Ronan

I am so sorry Coreen....my thoughts and prayers will be with you and yours....💖

- Dana adams