Charlie Felder Walters

Charlie Felder Walters

April 26, 1929 – July 17, 2026

Obituary

In the quiet embrace of summer, we bid farewell to Charlie Felder Walters, a shining example of humanity. He departed this earthly realm on July 17, 2026 after his health failed. Baptized at an early age at Marion Baptist Church, Salters, SC, Charlie grew into adulthood as a devoted Christian. He was a loving and obedient son of Roland Arthur and Fannie Frances Walters (both deceased). His parents adored him and depended upon him as “the man of the family” when they were absent.

Of 13 siblings, Charlie was born on April 26, 1929. He answered the call to duty as the “big brother” in a family of eight girls and five boys. He had a unique talent for keeping a watchful eye on his siblings, often giving the younger ones a ride on his back or shoulder when they became tired of walking to and from school. As they grew older, Charlie continued to provide the leadership and support many of his siblings needed after they finished high school, guiding them in establishing a life of their own in Washington, DC, where he lived after serving his term as a soldier in the Korean conflict.

Upon receiving an honorable discharge from military duty, Charlie reestablished himself in Washington, DC, where he enrolled in vocational adult education and completed a course of study in electricity. He joined the Yellow Capitol Cab services, where he provided service until he reached the age required for retirement. Charlie knew the history of Washington, DC, and he shared it freely with travelers.

Family members traveling North always stopped in Washington to see Charlie, sharing information and delicious farm products from home. Children from the family were excited to stop through Washington, DC, to meet Uncle Charlie, as they fondly called him, knowing they would hear something interesting about the Capitol city. Thus, Washington, DC, and Uncle Charlie became twin words in their minds.

We will forever cherish Charlie’s memories and especially his lectures on the historical background of the Nation’s Capital that he willingly shared with all who used his Yellow Capital Cab Transportation Service, and, most of all, his interpretative perspectives he willingly shared on CNN breaking news, relative to the health and welfare of the USA and the political agenda.

Though he has left this earthly realm, Charlie’s spirit will continue to live on in the heart of his wife of 39 years, Mable; the memories of their immediate family, Tammy E. Gerald-Johnson, Steve Gerald, Ronnie Gerald (Angelia), Tara Scott (deceased), Carolyn R. Gerald (deceased); their honorary sons and daughters, including Bernard Curtis, James Harris, Tony Curtis, Tracy Collins, Liz Richardson, Rita James, Angela Miles, Wander Price, Elaine Ford, Tina Cooper, Beverly Dorsey, Angela James, Nadine Godbolt, and of course, Charlie’s “young buddy,” Jayden Rosenbora; 9 grandchildren, Walter Smith, DaMario Gerald, Christian Woody, Donovan Gerald, Joaneace Massenburg, Tiara Gerald, Makayla Gerald, Ronnie Gerald, Jr., Marcus Harris-Gerald; and eight great-grandchildren.

Charlie’s siblings who are present to remember his legacy include Mary Gore, Rebecca Dargan, Geraldine Conyers, Richard Walters (Thelma), Samuel Walters (Sandra), John Henry Walters (Kasanda), Jannie Wyatt and Nancy Walters (sister-in-law), George Hood (brother-in-law), Robert Dozier III and Eric Brown (devoted nephews), and Lainie Wyder and Fanicia Rogers (devoted nieces).

Those siblings and in-laws who preceded him in death include Reather Williams, Stella and Robert Dozier, Martha and Charlie Brown, Lucile Walters, Emily Hood, George Walters, Alfred Walters, Elroy Conyers, Cleveland Dargan, and Eulice Gore.

Rest in peace, dear “big brother.” You fought the good fight, you lived out God’s promise, and now, at a “ripe old age,” you can bask in the light of your Savior.