Elder Josh De'Andra Charles, widower of  Evangelist Theresa Charles and son of Josh Charles, Jr. and Susanna Charles was born on March 27, 1962 in Sumter, SC.

Josh attended local public schools and graduated from Sumter High School in June 1981. He enlisted in the United States Army as a Supply Specialist. He then traveled around the world being stationed in various Military Duty Posts.

Josh was a product of a deeply devoted religious heritage, where he was nurtured in faith under the guidance of his parents at Allen Chapel AME Church. Josh loved church and was a devoted father to his four children. He gave an enormous amount of his life developing his spiritual skills and preached the Word of God to many at his present church, The Love Center Nondenominational Church.

On Friday, May 4, 2018, at his home in Sumter, SC, Elder Charles made his transition from this world of sin, sickness, and sorrow to his Heavenly Home

Fond and loving memories will be cherished by his children: Ian Jermaine (Aretha) Furman of Kileen, TX, De'Andre Christopher Charles and Dominique Lamont (Donna) Charles of Fort Mitchell, AL, and Tiffany Antionette Charles of Columbia, SC; five and a half grandchildren: Donyae' Jermaine, Iyanna Michelle, Justice B., Aden Jermaine, Dawson Emmanuel, and soon to be Harley Gwendolyn Theresa; four brothers: Hazel (Lydia) Charles and Benjamin (Sherry) Charles both of Sumter, SC, Malcolm Charles of Charlotte, NC, and Lincoln (Seymonia) Charles of Rock Hill, SC; three sisters: Anna (Leon) Williams, Cherry Charles and Lelia Charles all of Sumter, SC; brothers and sisters-in-law: George (Geraldine) Nichols, Geroge II (Shirley) Furman, Olivia (Lavanda) Choplin, Anthony (Geraldine) Furman, Reginald (Cerdetricia) Furman, Cassandra (Rick) Scott and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, loving friends and devoted church members.

Josh was preceded in death by his wife, Evangelist Theresa Charles and his father and mother-in-law, Rev. George Furman and Ada Furman.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 1-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Elder Charles will be placed in the church on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 12noon for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 325 W Fulton Street Sumter, SC, with Bishop L. McKinney Officiating and Rev. Jimmy C. Bell, Eulogist.

Interment will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 1pm.

Family will receive friends at 50 Stonehedge Court Sumter, SC 29154.