Obituary of Deacon Charles Andrews, Jr.

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 10:00AM Greater Page Temple COGIC Officiant – Superintendent Jeffrey M. Lewis, Sr. Moderator: Elder Ronald Coleman, Asst. Pastor Processional Opening Prayer Old Testament Scripture (Jeremiah 17:14) ................... Elder Shehib Taylor New Testament Scripture (Philippians 4:4-8)................Elder Ronald Bruce Asst. Pastor Praise & Worship.....................................................................Dr. Holly Carter Tributes: Celebrating Moments of His Life Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis General Supervisor Church Mother, New Antioch Church A Forever Friend - Elder DeWitt Brown Dad “Deac” - Marcus PK Carter Quartet Medley ....................................................................Geanah Kirkwood Memories & Expressions .........................................................(2 mins or less) Cards & Acknowledgements............................... Missionary Marzella Colter Obituary ..................................................................................... Megan Mitchell Choir Selection...................................................................................................... Eulogy ....................................................Superintendent Jeffrey M. Lewis, Sr. Parting View .......................................................................................................... Interment: Rose Hills Memorial Park



Deacon Charles Andrews, Jr. was born to Charlotte and Charles Andrews, Sr. in Long View, Texas on July 7, 1934. Charles’ mother passed away when he was five years old. From this point on Charles and his beloved “Big Sister Arene” were raised by their grandmother Florence Buckner - who they affectionately called “Granny”. Charles was nicknamed “Charlsie” by Granny and remains Charlsie to this day by all of his kinfolk as he affectionately called his Texas family. He spent his formative years at Friendly COGIC in Sherman, Texas. He often shared stories of his praying grandmother who believed in the motto: “A child saved is a soul saved.” Charles attended Fred Douglass High School in Sherman, Texas. He was very athletic. He ran the quarter-mile in track & field and was a tight end on the football team. In 1952, upon graduating from high school, Charles moved from Sherman to Los Angeles to live with his cousins Dorothy and Oliver Patterson. Upon his arrival, he immediately joined Antioch COGIC (now known as Greater Page Temple) under the leadership of the late Bishop L.C. Page. Here is where Charles met the love of his life Annie Jean Blackman. In 1956, Charles and Annie were married. Soon after, in his twenties, Charles was appointed as a deacon. Deacon Charles was mentored by giants in the faith such as Bishop L.C. Page, Rev. Oliver Patterson, Elder Joseph Dorris, Brother Henry Terrell and Deacon Chapman. He served as a deacon and then as Chairman of the Deacon’s Board at Greater Page Temple until after Bishop Page’s passing. In 1957, Deacon Andrews was drafted into the United States Army. He was stationed in New Orleans, Louisiana and served as a Military Police Officer. After honorably completing his service with the military, he returned to Los Angeles in 1958.

Upon his return, he immediately began his career with the United States Postal Service. He took his work seriously, receiving promotions and commendations annually. In 1992, after 35 years of service, Charles retired. In 1990, Deacon Andrews joined New Antioch Church of God in Christ under the leadership of his best friend, the late Bishop James A. Lewis, Sr. Soon after, he was appointed as Chairman of the Deacon’s Board - where he served faithfully until his passing. He also served as New Antioch’s Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. “Deac,” as he was affectionately called, was a loving husband of 64 years to his wife Annie. He was a father of 3, Michelle, Michael and Chuckie. He was grandfather to Tony, Neal and Aja Rose, as well as great -grandfather to Morgan Rose. In his spare time, he enjoyed exercising, listening to Gospel Quartet music, reading, tending to his garden, baking, watching cowboy movies and Judge Judy, and most of all, spending time with his wonderful family. You could always count on him for a laugh and words of wisdom. He stood as a strong pillar in his community and is revered by many. His love for God, his family, and community shined brightly in all that he did. He leaves to cherish and embody his rich, one-of-a-kind legacy: his loving wife Annie Jean Andrews, daughter Michelle Annette Andrews, son Charles Kevin Andrews, grandsons Tony Charles and Neal Anthony Johnson, granddaughter Aja Rose Johnson, great-granddaughter Morgan Rose Johnson, niece Virginia Newton (Ricky), and the entire Denver family, first cousins Dorothy Patterson, Margaret Johnson, Gloretta Wheatfall, Betty Bell and the entire Texas Family, brother in law Richard Crenshaw (Sandy), cousin Morgan Blackmon (Christine), cousins Johnnie Abner, Rita Davis and the entire Pensacola, Florida Family, cousins Rashon Knight-Allen & Damon Knight, cousin Willie Bruce Jr. (Gen), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Today I mourn the loss of my dear husband, Charles. Oh the memories, the memories we cherished together! Our yearly vacations alone and with our children. The many plans we made. His determination and dedication to serve the Lord daily. His love for me and our family. Together we honored the Lord with our lives as servants to do His will. HE WAS: A Deacon Personified A Man of Valor A Man of Wisdom A Man who had Impeccable Memory A Kind Man A Man of His Word A Giving Man A Man Held in Highest Esteem A Man You Could Trust The Man That I Love



Dear Daddy, I'm so blessed to have had you as my father for 62 years! Thank you for being our provider, progressive and unafraid. You bought us a home in Inglewood when it was “Lily White” and uncommon for Blacks to live there. Thank you for the courage to walk the perimeter of our home with your shotgun in broad daylight letting our neighbors know you were not afraid and not moving and never did. Thank you for being my protector. I can remember walking one block to elementary school, seeing a dog, (the dog was probably a block away) and running back home. You never scolded me, you just put me in your lil VW Bug and took me to school! Thank you Daddy, for filling our home with beauty, music, fun, family, friends and always laughter! Thanks Dad, for instilling in me a love for flowers and gardening. Thank you for always bringing fresh cut flowers that you grew in your garden into the house for Mommy and I to enjoy. Thank you for teaching me that you learn so much in the garden. You are so close to God out there. You have to get up early and tend to your soil. You have to pull the weeds so they won’t choke out your plants. You have to be gentle and sing to your plants if you want them to grow. Thank you Daddy for always singing to me! Now I, too, always have a song in my heart! Thank you for our lives in photos. We now have thousands and thousands of pictures you took of us, our extended families, friends and our travels… Because of your diligence our children can see pictures of our family members & ancestors and know who they themselves are. Thank you for teaching me, Chuckie and Aja Rose how to use the camera correctly and take excellent shots! (as you so eloquently called them) Thank you for teaching me how to shoot hoops and make bank shots!! I could do all kinds of things because I'm a Daddy's girl! Thanks Dad for teaching me how to make a bed military style where a quarter would bounce off of it!

Those sheets and corners had to be tight! Thank you for teaching us girls how to play various games and to be competitive and thick skinned. Thank you for teaching me that I am beautifully and wonderfully made and showing me this in the bible. I’ve always been very emotional and have felt bad about it. Thank you for telling me that it’s beautiful to be able to express emotions and have a gentle heart. You’d say, “When you’re sad cry” “If it’s funny you laugh” “Laughter is good for your soul.” Thank you Daddy for insisting that I do well in school and always encouraging me to keep pursuing higher education. You wanted me to be the best I could be. Thank you for encouraging me to always be self sufficient and never having to depend on anyone. Thank you for living a saved life before us. I watched you read your Bible, study your Sunday School lesson and pray laying face down on the floor every morning until you physically could do it no more. You taught me the importance of salvation, forgiving others, being kind, paying my tithes and reading and studying God’s word for myself. Thank you Daddy, for always covering us in prayer. You used to tell me to always tell you my troubles, problems and concerns because you could always go to God on my behalf. Thanks Daddy for teaching me patience and how you have to wait. You taught me the meaning of seasons and the importance of time. You taught me that regardless of how things look you never ever ever ever give up on your kids. You loved and supported us in good times and bad. Thank you Daddy for being there for Tony, Neal, Aja Rose and Morgan Rose. Thank you for taking care of them for me. My kids, just like me, Mike and Chuckie NEVER had to go to a babysitter. You took care of us ALL. There were even times that you picked my friend’s kids up from school if we couldn't get there in time. Thank you Dad for loving and caring about our friends. You were a father and grandfather to so many. Thank you Daddy for being Great Grandpa to the newest babies JoJo, Cai and McKenna! Thank you Daddy for teaching me gentleness through your suffering. I never once heard you raise your voice or respond in anger. I remember you used to say to me “What’s in you is gonna come out!” You were strong and kind even when you felt your worst. Thank you for being a living blueprint of the way we should live out our Christian lives. We can truly live abundantly and we can do all things through Christ! You are our CHAMP! You've taught us all how to be champs! We are Charles Andrews’ Kids! Daddy, I thank you for carrying us all as far as you physically could. You deserve your rest! I will miss you forever. You will forever be in my heart. I’ll see you again in glory! I Love You Always, Ish

Daddy, thank you for teaching me at the age of 5 the value of working. I would help sweep leaves after you cut the grass and I would help you wash the cars and at the end of the day you would give me 25c. That 25c felt so good to receive because I earned it. This is one of the reasons why the street money that my friends were making did not appeal to me, I wanted a job so I could be just like you. Thank you for taking me to the Batting Cage in Carson on Saturday mornings. Until this day, every time I exit the 110 fwy on 190th Street, I reminisce on those times. Thank you for the summer vacations every year. We would pick outfits from Spiegel and Sears catalogs, pack up and you would drive us across the country. However, my favorite times were when we would go home to Texas and we would get to see our family. Thank you for teaching Michael and myself to always keep our heads (when we had hair) and our feet looking good. Thank you for teaching me how to shine shoes, tie a tie knot, plant vegetables and all the things that only a father can teach his son. Thank you for your commitment to your wife and your children. Thank you for family structure. Thank you for teaching us that nothing comes before the Lord. I remember when Michael and I would have baseball games on Sundays we would have to go to Sunday school (Page Temple) first, then we would get dressed in the church restroom and then you would take us to our games. I thank you for never cursing or arguing with my mother. Thank you for buying cars for all three of us. Thank you for sacrificing your income by taking off from work on Fridays so that you could watch and take pictures of us at our football games. Thank you for exposing us to a variety of music and musicians such as Jazz artist Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, Joe Sample, Nina Simone, Country artist Hank Williams Sr., and Merle Haggard. Most importantly, I thank you for showing us how to live a saved and sanctified life. All throughout the day, even when you were not feeling well, I could hear you saying, \"Thank You Jesus!\" You showed us boys that being saved didn't mean you had to be \"soft\" or a \"square\". Thank you for being true to the Lord, yourself and your family.

“GRANDPA” Also Known As “CHARLES!” Also Known As “DAD” I THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING Love, Tony Charles GRANDPA MY ROLE MODEL MY FRIEND I LOVE YOU FOREVER Love, Neal Anthony

Grandpa, my heart aches... You were my best friend. What a noble man you were... You modeled the benefits of trusting God wholeheartedly while living a holy, full, and well-rounded life. You taught me to love the art of photography and the science of baking. You taught me the importance of operating in excellence and the value of resting when necessary. You raised me to be tough yet delicate - which has served me well. Thank you for instilling the values of loyalty, love, family, self-sufficiency, and righteous living. Thank you for covering our family in prayer. Thank you for ensuring that home is a safe space for all. Thank you for spending time studying God’s Word with me. Thank you for encouraging me to make wise decisions and pursue the good stuff. Thank you for making time for the little things like laughing at my corny jokes, listening to my ideas and always trying the first of anything that I baked. I will never forget you, your words, your calm demeanor, your kind heart, your giving nature, and most of all your love as I journey through life. I love you always. Love, Aja Rose Your #1 granddaughter

My Papa was loving, kind, helpful, and caring. He was there for you when you needed him. Papa never made me feel bad. I love my Papa! He loved me even when I wasn’t being my best self. Love, Morgan Rose









What a blessing it was to be an honorary Deacon Andrews was The Man!!! My buddy, a father figure, granddaughter of the legendary Charles and my favorite comedian who definitely missed his calling. I Andrews. Without request, the Andrews’ was his personal barber and I had to listen to him for the last loving home fed me, brought much 18 years telling me “Boy, you don’t even know how old you laughter, and supported all of my major are”! When I would try to show him my ID, he would say milestones! I can’t forget Grandpa’s “Boy, they make those on Main Street in 10 minutes”! famous bowl of Jolly Ranchers - he always Gonna miss him and those jokes. Rest Easy! knew that sweet treats bring smiles. Marcus PK Carter Kendra Smith-Amos Amazing leaders have gravitas - an impactful and distinct presence and dignity, Deacon “Dad” Andrews exhibited a quiet confidence with superb composure, which derived from his identity in Christ and not from superfluous, hollow or nonsensical actions. He was great in character - an enormously compassionate spiritual father who was mightily resilient with a hearty laugh and king-size courage. In faithful service to God’s people, he didn’t casually serve and stumble into a state of excellence. In my eyes, he was the standard of excellence with purpose always in sight. The beauty and comforting fact about gravitas - Dad Andrews’ distinct presence - is that it will never wane. It will linger and rest upon us as an eternal legacy. My dad Deac, my champion, my encourager, my Rosalyn Lee cheer section, my protector, my friend… And by the way, yes, I guess I will stay with PK (LOL)! Deacon Charles (Charlsy) Andrews was to me one Holly Carter of the best role models a young man could have. He was clean cut, dapper, and was my mother's At NAC, the men coined a phrase that went “Out best friend. My mother (Willie B.) loved Charlsy, front, on top, and in charge”. Deacon (“Deac”) Andrews was all three. I admired him for more and she endorsed him by yielding her affection to than one, but something I’ll always cherish in his him as a brother. Annie was the perfect fit for memory is how we walked in grace and I never Charlsy. When they came to town (Sherman, saw him without a smile on his face. It’s a Texas), my mother and Charlsy were a hilarious testament to a man when his entire family pours honor on him, and when you were in his team that was balanced in the subjects they talked presence, you knew exactly why. No such thing about. Whatever subject it was, it was inclusively as a bad day for Deac and his tenor alone would humorous. They were able to discuss subjects that lift you out of your own slump. My heart is with the were normally uncomfortable to some, but their Andrews and Johnson family. You are my family sincere hilarity and affection drew you in to be a as well and your patriarch is sorely missed by member of the family. They loved people!! They many. Love you all! loved to make people laugh!! Charlsy was a great photographer. Whenever he came to Sherman, Bryan Mack Charlsy would bring his library of family videos that would have everyone - young and old - in stitches. I believe (no way to confirm), my middle given name came from Charlsy, Charles Andrews. Bishop Charles Niblet Serene. The first word that comes to mind when I think of Grandpa. His aura was so warm and so inviting. He Uncle Charles was like my second Dad, so was so kind and so loving. Even though Grandpa and precious, unique, and a guiding light throughout I shared no blood relation, whenever Bryan and I my life. There are so many happy memories would visit he made sure to ask about our mom and that we have shared together. I’ll always dad. To me that showed how much he cared about us remember his caring heart, warm embrace and and those most important to us. Although I feel like he his laughter. was a man of few words, you could be in a room with Doreen Hurley him and there would be no need to exchange words, An upright, humble man that was committed to as his presence spoke for him. People often say that God’s Word. He cared deeply for his family. He when the living pass on- Heaven gains an angel- and I showed great love for all. He will be greatly know that to be the case with Grandpa. Thank you for missed. being such an amazing grandfather to Bryan and I. Thank you for inviting us and accepting us into your family from the moment we were born. I love you grandpa. Christine & Morgan “BUGGS” Blackmon Cymone Mack



“Deac”, as Bishop Dad called his dear While I referred to him as “Deac” during church, he was friend, was a man of principles, honor and Uncle Charles everywhere else. This amazing man has integrity. He was authentic and committed been in my life since I was five years old. He was not only a to his walk with the Lord, his family and pillar of the church, but was also a dear friend, and part of friends. Loyalty was his hallmark……Well, our family. Behind that stern look was a man of love, they are together again no pain and worry kindness, wisdom, humor, a giving heart, and a man that free! encouraged and sowed into so many people, in his own quiet way, that others never knew. His legacy will live on not Mother Lewis only through our family, but through the countless lives that he poured wisdom and love into. Well done, Uncle Charles. I have always called him Charles because I Pat Brown King was only 11 years of age when we met. Charles was a man’s man and a deacon’s deacon. Growing up, he was the most popular adult with the young people at Page Temple because of his easy-going and laidback demeanor. He was always easy talk too and was someone I trusted. All of my life, he has been there for me. It didn’t matter how much time would pass, it was as if nothing changed. When we would talk we would always catch each other up, talk about our family, and occasionally sports, however, we would always end up talking about our favorite subject-Cowboys. Charles and I were always bonded over our love of western movies. I fondly remember our countless times catching up on a Sunday and then talking about what Western movies we had seen, recently bought, or reruns that were now on tv. This common thread was something our families knew we would always have. I am so grateful for the role that Charles has played in my life and his legacy that will forever impact my life. I love you Charles and I will miss you. Linwood Roberston, Sr. Congratulations cousin Charlsy on receiving your Deacon Andrews was a good-hearted person. I was Heavenly reward. Thank you for the many new to New Antioch after we got married and he memories and pictures you captured of our family always made me feel like I belonged. He was a that cracks us up even today. You will always be good man and he will be missed. remembered as our \"smooth, good looking cousin who left our small town Sherman TX and married Eugene Black the prettiest girl in Calli.\" You may not have had a star in Hollywood but you were our Star, I’ve known Deacon Andrews my whole life. Our Inglewood was close enough. Our hearts are families grew up together at Greater Page Temple heavy because of your departure but we can't help plus we only lived a mere two blocks apart. I would but smile knowing you're home with Granny, see Deacon Andrews in the neighborhood, at church Florence Buckner, and all the family. events, and of course at all of the Inglewood High #HappyHeavenlyBucknerFamilyReunion School football games...with his camera in hand! When I reflect on the years that I’ve known Deacon Marylane Lawrence (Fort Worth, TX) Andrews, the word that comes to mind is “genuine.” No matter where I saw him, his smiles In Texas, he was Charsie, Old Man, Deacon, Cuz, were genuine, his greetings were genuine, and his or Cousin Charsie. No matter what we called him, words to me were always genuine and kind. I feel we always ended up laughing together before we very blessed to have known him...he was truly loved said goodbye. Our Charsie had a remarkable by all and will be dearly missed. brain; he remembered everything about everybody and he was a great storyteller. More than anything Tori Black else, he never ran out of love. Everybody could testify that he loved like the Bible said. He loved God, cherished his wife, adored his children, enjoyed his grandchildren, and remembered his Texas family with amazing joy. Yes, our Charsie will be greatly missed but forever remembered as a man after God’s Own Heart. Betty Bell & Texas Family



Pop was an inspiration to me. He always found ways to get to my core Deacon Andrews was like a even when I tried to hide what or how I may have been feeling. Father figure to me. I have so Somehow he always knew when things were good or bad with me. He much respect for him. You was truly one of a kind. When my grandfather passed away, he told me could bring up any topic, and that he would step in to be the father/grandfather for me and he did just he would have a solid answer. that. Since joining New Antioch, The Andrews & Lewis family have been I loved hearing stories he my extended family. Thank you for sharing your Dad with me. I love you shared about growing up in all and I’m here for you. the deep South. Lastly, I really Shehib Taylor enjoyed watching sports events with Deacon & my family. LoveU Deacon!!! My cousin Charlsy was a one of a kind man. I have always admired him Demetris Reed for the way he loved his wife, Annie. He lived out how a husband is supposed to treat his wife and family. I so remember from a little girl, our family reunions in Texas and two of the highlights were 1) Charlsy coming from California to show his slides on the white walls while moderating them and making us laugh and 2) when he and my Mom would be together, it was Comedy Hour. The two of them could capture an audience and make us all laugh so hard. Charlsy is still capturing audiences even during this time and making us smile, remembering his faithfulness to God and the good that he imparted in so many lives. Only a “man’s man” can accomplish that! That’s what my cousin, Charlsy means to me! Pat Niblet When I think of Deacon Charles Andrews my Dad’s Good Friend, I think of a Loyal friend, I think of a To the one my father called his best friend, but I Faithful Deacon, I think of a great leader and I think simply referred to as \"Deac, I'm going to miss you. of a man who truly Loves Jesus. When God called Dad Lewis home, you'll never know how you impacted me by stepping in to fill Elder James Lewis, Jr. that void. When you called to check on me, you'd always say, \"I don't need nor want anything, just Daddy was my role model. He showed me what a want to know how YOU'RE doing\" that meant so true man of God was. I could talk to him about any much and was so refreshing because your timing problems I had with life and my family. He will really was always perfect. Your sense of humor (I'm be missed. Dad led me to the Lord and I will forever remembering the weekly chats between services be grateful for that. He played a big part in my life in Bishops office as PK got you and Dad Lewis when I needed a male figure in my life and I will looking good), your wisdom, your integrity and always be thankful for him. God bless him and I love your love was so extraordinary. But more than him forever. that, your loyalty, when I needed it the most, as I was learning my new assignment and just needed Darryl “DJ” Johnson encouragement, will never be forgotten. You helped me and I'm so grateful. Our Uncle Charles was stabilizing, steady and Rest well Deac. You fought an amazing fight. I dependable man of God. Although never mounted a love you sir and I'll see you again. podium to deliver a prepared message, he was a living epistle who will be remembered by men, Your other son, Pastor Jeff women and children for years to come. I have known Uncle Charles for over 60 years and I will always be Mr. Andrews was an amazing man. He always grateful for the many smiles he brought to me and treated me like family. I was one of his girls. I will the rest of our family. Take your rest, Uncle Charles, truly miss that big smile, from the man with an and we will see you later. even bigger heart. Wanda Brown Sue Asfall When I think about Mr. Andrews, I think: family. He accepted all of Michelle’s friends as family! I also think about strength and faith. He was so strong in his faith but he also demonstrated strength all the time - whenever there were challenges, family losses, children issues, children’s friend’s issues, successes, and hardships ❤️❤️ Cherry Castille



What Charles Andrews aka Pops means to me? What can you say about a man who has always been in my life for as long as I can remember. What I Loved about Pops was he held the same principles, values and qualities as my dad I lost last year. They were both deacons, they Loved the Lord, their families, and were great providers. Besides the many rides home from Page Temple as a kid to the sleepovers at the house, my fondest memory of Pops is me waiting to see that Blue 1960 something VW blue bug pull up to the house to pick me up for Big Mike’s games. Life was good! Thanks for all the Love you showed me. Rest well Pops. Ernie LaCour At the age of 4, I met Deacon Charles Andrews growing up in Greater Page Temple COGIC. I was and am good friends with Michelle. Getting to know him, he soon became like a Uncle to me. Our parents were also very good friends. I can describe Deacon Charles in so many different ways, but what stands out the most is that he was a Godly faithful person of good character who always had a positive attitude. He also had a great sense of humor. One memory of him that I remember as a child was the monthly slumber party with Michelle at the Andrew's house. He never once complained about the loud talking and laughter we made. He would even make us laugh and then say \"I'm going to bed\" and leave us loud kids to our fun. I will dearly miss him and will hold close to my heart all the memories that we shared. Judy Harrison Each member of the Nickelson family has This is a tribute to my cousin Charlsie Andrews. First something special in common with Deacon and foremost, he was God saved and filled with the Charles “Pop” Andrews. Noah shares his July 7th Holy Ghost. birthday, Bridget his gift of handling finances, and Kevin his keen sense of humor. These shared He was a man of great character, integrity and gifts led to a relationship of exchanging regular morals. He loved his family with all of his soul. His check-in texts that always culminated with wife Annie, his children Mike, Michelle and Chuckie extended greetings, well wishes and I love you’s were most important to him. He supported them in shared between both families. Deacon Andrews everything they were involved with. Growing up in and Kevin had a long-term joke/question, “Bridget Texas, when ever my mom, Josephine Thomas, his haven’t left you yet? No, not yet.” This was his first cousin, would tell us that the Andrews family unique and special way of saying he loved us and was coming to Sherman, we got very excited! was proud that after 31 years, through it all, we Charlsie loved my mother very much! He and cousin have managed to stay married. Deacon Andrews Annie supported my mother as often as they could. is an example of how to live, love, and be He meant a lot to me and my wife Dianne. When accountable. We say “is” because although he is Charlsie heard that our son received his wings into gone in body, we still feel him in our spirits and glory about a month ago, while Cousin Charlsie was hearts, and the great influence he had on us with on his sick bed he thought of us in a way not very last until eternity. Deacon Andrews, every time we many people would have done so. It brought me to celebrate Noah’s birthday and our wedding tears, I’m going to miss talking to him on the phone anniversary, share a good laugh, or when Kevin but I know he is in a better place now. No more pain! gets an “envelope”, we will think of you and you No more sickness! Rest easy cousin and I will see will be right there with us. Rest well now with you when it is my turn. We love you and will always Bishop (Dad) Lewis and Daddy Bean, until we miss you. meet again. Love you Pop and the entire Andrews family. Your cousins, David & Dianne Thomas of Mansfield, Tx Kevin & Bridget Nickelson Deacon Charles Andrews was not only a friend but a father figure in my life. He was a person I looked up to and respected. As I worked closely with him on the church finance team, I found him to be a man that loved God, his family, and the church. He was truly a person of integrity. His personality and wisdom made it a pleasure to work side by side with him always having something funny to say and a word of encouragement to share. I will greatly miss my friend and father-in-the-Lord! Elder Bruce

Acts 6:3 says that the appointment of a Deacon, men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. It was simply wonderful to serve with Deacon Andrews for over 10 years in the Finance Office. He was a man of great integrity and honesty in managing the Sunday Morning offerings. Often he would speak of his family. He was a wonderful husband, great father, grandfather and a great grandfather. An all around family man that loved and supported his family. As a single parent raising two boys. He would often impart gems of wisdom and wise council as the Holy Ghost would lead him that was a blessing to me. I observed him train the young deacons with a firm and righteous hand because he wanted them to do their very best in their account to the Pastor and finances of Sunday’s offerings. A job well done Mr. Chairman, a job well done thou good and faithful servant. Mother Honey Butler Bryant Our buddy, our friend… No words to express how much you will be missed. Take that well deserved rest and we will see you again at the rapture reunion. We love you “buddy.” Deacon and Sis. Terry Owens Mister Andrews, as I so fondly called him, My Dad and Mr. A would hang out at our high school represented the best in a Dad. My father passed football games so I have known him since the late away when I was ten years old, not long after I 70's. In the last 15 or so years I have gotten to know met Michelle and her family, when I moved to Mr. Andrews not just as a respected elder and Inglewood. I relished visiting the Andrews family, Father of one of my best friends but as a friend and where Mr. Andrews always greeted me with a mentor/role model. I would look forward to our brief warm smile and a big hug. He made sure I knew sessions when I would visit Los Angeles. We both that I was always welcome. He managed fathering had a sweet tooth and liked similar sweets so we with great love, a deep religious faith, a calm would talk over the sharing of sweets. I was a demeanor, humor, and positivity. It was so obvious sponge and would take mental notes on Mr A's life how much he loved his family, and that love spilled experiences from a young boy in Texas to a Black over to me and all of Michelle's, Michael's, and Father in America. We talked about life, sports, Chuckie's friends. I will truly miss him, but am so politics, education, work, gardening, segregation, the deeply grateful that he took time whenever we met community, etc. It was a blessing to have someone I to show me that he genuinely cared for me and my trusted and respected to have these Black man to family. To a man, who represented the very best Black man chats with these last few years. I will as a father, Thank you, Mr. Andrews, for sharing dearly miss those sessions. RIP that great, big heart of yours with me. Walter “Big Al” Dixon Margaret Brumfield Diop Charles Andrews is the type of person that Deacon Andrews was a father figure to me. He everyone aspires to be if they were more people always conducted himself as a man of God. The way in this world like Mr. Andrews we would be in a he led his family was a role model for man to follow. better place I will miss him dearly. Something that he said sticks with me every day... He once said to Michlle and I learned it from her. He David Neal Johnson said tell me what's going on so I will know how to pray for you (spoken like a Godly father). He also Pop meant the world to me. Pop was there for me said “the best thing you can do is pray for me”... I when my father was here and when my father died. live by that every day. Most of my spiritual life, he encountered me, Denise Broome chastised me and molded me to be a better man and Christian. The relationship I had with Pop goes Mr. Andrews stood for Love! His further than just brothers in Christ but best friends and a father actions proved it! A mighty, powerful, and son relationship. He left in me a Legacy on how to love the kind and loving warrior for God. He Lord first and then be the best husband I can be to my wife. had the gift to make everyone feel Always loving your family was so important to Pop and that is why special. He is definitely and will it’s so important to me. I miss you so much POP. May your legacy forever be our Champion. continue on. ”His other daughter” Candi Castille Love, Deacon DeWayne Broome

Our time together was short, but the impact you had on my life was more than you ever knew. I tried to put it into words, there just weren’t enough of them. I tried to show you by my actions, still not enough. You came into my life, and from day one treated me with the love and respect that a parent has for his children. I never got to meet one of my grandfathers, and the other one I never really had a relationship with. You filled a void in my life that I didn’t realize was there. The way we would laugh and talk about food and music (especially around the holidays) are memories I truly cherish. Being around you made want to do better, watching you and Mom Andrews showed me what a great marriage looks like. Thank you for always being there for me. Our time together wasn’t long enough, but I thank God for the time that we did have. Until we meet again. I Love You! Reggie Givens, Sr. Charles Andrews - \"Cuttin Charlsie\" as I know him Tribute to a Faithful Man - is a light, a laugh, a friend, and love to those he My Uncle-Deacon Charles Andrews, Jr. knew. The reason I say is rather than was is because he will always be. His body may not be What a man! What a man! here but his light, his love, his laughter and his A Blessed and Highly Favored Man! friendship will remain here forever in our who walked by Faith and “sho nuff” loved the Lord! memories. There is so much more I can say. For A spirit filled and loving husband, father, instance, how my own mom's face would light up grandfather, each time she would hear Charles & Annie were brother, uncle, and friend coming to town... and how he was known to bring extra money because he knew someone would An uncle extraordinaire, one in a million need it and how \"Cuttin Annie\" would let him - for who was loved and adored we do realize he could've done this unless she by his one and only niece, me allowed it. I can tell of how he could cause a whole whom he called My Niece city to look forward to his presence, and how this, I soft spoken, kind, understanding, feel, is the greatest thing anyone can say about extremely humorous (he could keep you laughing another. This is the great commission from God for hours) and thoroughly enjoyed alone time our Father. For anyone to accomplish this is to conversations with his favorite niece, me, accomplish our very purpose on Earth. My heart goes out to you \"Cuttin Annie\" because I will never Boy, what an uncle! what a time we would have know the joy of being with someone so great for Talking, joking, laughing! so long nor the sorrow of losing them after such a long time. Yet, I think you know, dear \"Cuttin A God-fearing man who prayed everyday Annie\", that this is not goodbye. For if we follow And stayed on the battlefield \"Cuttin Charlsie's\" example, we will see him soon Trusting God, depending on Him until the end… one day. My Uncle Charles is that faithful man Love, His memory from me will never part Freida M. Niblet Marine The love he showed and the prayers (Willie B's child) he prayed will live on forever in my Heart! Love, Virginia (Dee) Newton I remember as a kid I couldn’t wait to go to the Niece Andrews’, because I knew that there was going to be some sort of dessert treat that he had baked up. I recall that he was an awesome cook and his treats were to die for. I remember his smile and his laugh especially with that big handlebar/full Manchu mustache. I always thought his car, that Buick Riviera was always the cleanest thing. And I certainly wanted to have a ride like that when I got old enough. I remember playing in the den and, from the corner of my eye I can see him watching some games (baseball basketball football, tiddlywinks ) in his bedroom, where he kept watch over us from afar. I remember how stylish and natty a dresser he was, especially when it was time to go to church on Sundays. I loved and respected him like he was my own father. But most importantly I remember that he was always hard-working, putting in extra hours at work, but he still found time to be present for his children’s events and milestones. I wanted to be like him. I’ll miss him dearly but I believe that he is gone to his reward for his service to his Lord. Adrian Hurley

ACTIVE PALLBEARERS Cedric Thompson Marcus Carter DeWayne Broome Reggie Givens, Sr. Deacon Terry Owens Deacon Robert Sanders HONORARY PALLBEARERS Charles Kevin Andrews Tony Charles Johnson Neal Anthony Johnson David Neal Johnson Damon Knight Morgan Blackmon Richard Crenshaw Willie Bruce Jr. Ricky Newton Linwood Robertson Sr. Dr. Adrian Hurley Ernie LaCour Demetris Reed Anthony Dorris Walter Dixon Darryl Johnson New Antioch Deacons Board We are forever grateful to you for helping us during this very difficult time. Your kindness and concern for our family means more than you know. The Family Services Entrusted to: Metropolitan Mortuary 2902 Rubidoux Boulevard, Suite A Jurupa Valley/Riverside, CA 92509 Programs by: MACK ENTERPRISES UNLIMITED 323.789.6224

On July 22, 1956, I married the love of my life, Mr. Charles Andrews, Jr. He was everything I could have ever dreamed of. He was my husband for sixty four years. He was the father of my three children. He was my partner in everything, my spiritual confidant, my best friend, my sweetheart, my honey, my beloved. I will always love you and cherish the wonderful life we shared together. God gave me the best and I was honored to be your wife. When you would say, \"Hi baby\", it made my heart sing and a big smile would spread across my face! You completed your assignment. The Lord called you home and now I am alone. Honey, you brought me so much joy and happiness! I MISS YOU MY DARLING. Your wife, Annie