Charles William Stidham

Charles W. Stidham, age 71, passed away Wednesday Oct. 19, 2011 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. Charles was born in Floyd County, KY on March 28, 1940. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and later married Shirley A. Purpuard on Dec. 30, 1963. He worked for Johns Manville for 35 years retiring in 2005. Charles was an avid baseball fan and coached Little League in the North end for over 10 years. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, and archery. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Shirley; children, Katrina Les Yates, Wanda Matthew Berry, Clayton Becky Stidham; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ryan, Sandor, Amanda, Cody, Joshua, Stephen; great granddaughter, Kenleigh; sisters, Freda Campbell, Marylou Wells and Christine Stidham. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Edward Joe Ed Stidham. Friends may visit the family on Friday from 2-9 PM at the Walker Funeral Home 5155 Sylvania Ave west of Corey Rd where services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM followed by interment at Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider a charity of the donors choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.