Beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Jesse B. Charles, Jr., age 83, entered heaven on April 20, 2026. He was born on September 24, 1942 to Jesus B. Charles Sr. and Trinidad B. Charles in San Antonio, Texas

He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, Texas.

Jesse was a very devoted husband to his wife, Marina Charles, and father to his sons, Valian Charles, and Juan Villa. He worked and lived in Houston, Texas since the mid 1960's and resided for several years in El Paso, Texas. Jesse's work discipline was excellent in Civil Engineering Drafting Design and Gas Pipeline Drafting Design. Jesse was an exceptional worker and was always well-liked by his coworkers. His brothers and cousins followed him into various careers in drafting and engineering design.

Jesse's lifetime hobby was billiards. He was an excellent player, and was very well known in the Houston area for his skills. Jesse also loved the Houston Astros, Rockets, Texans, and loved watching tennis and golf.

Jesse was preceded in death by his parents Jesus B. Charles, Sr. and Trinidad B. Charles, as well as his nephew, Abel C. Sanchez, Jr. Jesse is survived by his wife Marina Charles, his sons: Valian Charles and Juan Villa, his grandchildren: Zadok Charles, Tyler Woods, Syra Charles, and Valian Charles; his great-grandchildren: Emery Briones and Vivian Briones; siblings: Diana C. Bernal (husband Tony), Carlos B. Charles (wife Gloria) and Ricardo B. Charles; in-laws: Felipa Villa, Jesus Villa, Lorie Villa, Vanessa Villa, Estela Villa, and Jesus A. Villa; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family in Texas cities; Houston, Freer, and Bay City, and Colorado, and an abundance of good friends.

Prayer of Commendation

I commend you, our dear brother, Jesse B. Charles,

to almighty God, and entrust you to your creator.

May you rest in the arms of the Lord,

who formed you from the dust of the earth.

May holy Mary, the angels, and all the saints

welcome you now that you have gone forth from this life.

May Christ who was crucified for you, bring you freedom and peace.

May Christ who died for you, admit you into his garden of paradise.

May Christ, the true shepherd, embrace you as one of his flock.

May he forgive all your sins, and sit you among those he has chosen.

May you see your Redeemer face to face, and enjoy the vision of God, forever.

Amen.

Funeral Services

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Gathering of Family and Friends 5:00 P.M.

Rosary to be recited at 6:00 P.M.

The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

Friday, May 15, 2026

Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 A.M.

Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church

7990 Military Dr. West

Interment to follow at

Resurrection Cemetery @Cordi-Marion

11624 Culebra Rd.