Charles Joseph McGruder Sr. Obituary (1948 - 2017)

Charles married his wife Jo Ann McGruder on July 5, 1969 in New Iberia. They had five children together. Charles and his family briefly lived in California. Charles spent most of his formative years in New Iberia and with his wife Jo Ann McGruder and their five children. Later, for a better opportunity for his family, Charles moved his family to La Marque, TX. Charles always loved to be around his family. Charles always called to speak and check on everybody by visiting with them. He was very friendly, outgoing, courteous and kind. He loved listening to Jazz and Blues music. Charles also liked watching western movies and sports. Charles loved his little red BMW car. Charles was a Night Janitor Supervisor at Walmart for 20 years. Charles also had a Janitorial service. Charles leave to cherish his memory, his wife, Jo Ann McGruder and his children: Kim Malveaux of Cypress, TX, Jona Greenwood (Aaron Sr.) of La Marque, TX, Charles McGruder Jr., Makia McGruder and Tamara Epps (Leonard) of League City, TX. Charles loved his family including his siblings: Genevieve McGruder of California, Eugene McGruder of Lake Charles, LA, Dennis McGruder (Deanna) of Killeen, TX, Kathryn "Kat" McGruder of California. Also a hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends including niece Revelation 21: 3,4 Jacque Greenwood and Amare Epps (grandsons). Chyna, Kenya, Tai Bell, and Kiana Holt (granddaughters) Aaron Jr. and Kristie Jackson (Cory) of New Iberia, LA. Charles had seven grandchildren: