Charles R. Staples' Obituary
Charles R. Staples, age 68 passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 7, 1951, in Greeley, CO to the late Raymond & Elise Staples. In 1973 Charlie was married to Debbie Montgomery in Alamogordo, NM & earned his Bachelor & Master’s degree from New Mexico State University. Charlie went on to pursue his PhD from the University of Illinois. Dr. Staples was a professor in Dairy Science at the University of Florida for the past 34½ years & recently retired on May 15, 2019.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Debbie & his two adult daughters, Charity Kurzman & Spring Staples-Hogan. He was a devoted husband & father, a mentor to his students, was a Civil War history buff, loved to play games, a devout Christian & ruling Elder at Christ Community Church in Gainesville, FL.
All whose lives Charlie touched are invited to a Celebration of Life gathering at Christ Community Church, 1603 SW 122nd Street, Gainesville, FL on Saturday, July 6th at 11:00AM. This will be a casual affair with a rustic, southwestern vibe. Please join us in celebrating the joy Charlie brought into our lives & the world. In lieu of flowers, Charlie would prefer donations be made to his church home in Gainesville which has always been close to his heart.
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