Charles Sackrider

Charles William "Charlie" Sackrider, age 73, of Lake, MI died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Hospice of Lansing Residence.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel, 2057 N. Lansing St., St. Johns, MI on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Deacon Marvin Robertson will officiate and burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 30, 2011 from 2-8 PM with family present 2-4 & 6-8 PM. at the funeral home.

Charles was born in St. Johns, Michigan on June 15, 1938, the son of Vernon and Rita M. (Werner) Sackrider. He retired from General Motors in 1993 after 24 years of service. Charlie was an avid bowler.

He is survived by his loving companion Ann Baker of Lake, MI, daughter Kathy Brace and companion Dave of Nashville, MI, son Kevin Sackrider and companion Crystal of Holt, MI, daughter Valorie Sackrider and companion John of East Lansing, MI, son Terry and Sandy Sackrider of Lansing, MI, daughter Zina and Tim Pettit of Howell, MI, son Lyndon Sackrider of Lansing, MI, daughter Fonda Sackrider of Vermontville, MI, 21 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, brother Arthur and Gerri Sackrider of Cary, IL, and 2 sisters; Nancy and Thomas Hufnagel of Eureka, MI, and Marlene and Greg Freelan of Fowlerville, MI. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his son Gene Allen Sackrider, grandson Brandon William Sackrider and sister Shirley Trier.

Memorials may be made to Capital Area Humane Society or Hospice of Lansing Residence. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, Michigan.

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