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1929
2014
Charles Vernon Deffendall, 84, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Deaconess VNA Plus Charlier Hospice Center. He was born December 11, 1929, in Evansville.
He served in the US Marine Corps for 13 years in the Easy Co. 2nd BN 5th Marines, including during the Korean War, and then in the Army National Guard for 13 years. He retired from Whirlpool after 26 years and was a member of Howell General Baptist Church. He was a life member of VFW Post 1114, the Marine Corps League International and The Chosen Few. He was instrumental in bringing the Korean War Memorial to the Riverfront.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and brother.
He is survived by his wife , Mary Ann Deffendall; daughters, Mary Small (Ryder Baldwin) and Stephanie Conner (Rick); sisters, Betty Hayes and Carolyn Noel; brother, Bob Deffendall; grandsons, Logan, Austin and Trent Small and Ian Conner; two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins; and close friend, Clarence Embry.
Friends may visit Sunday, May 18, 2014, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Howell General Baptist Church, 1520 Delmar Avenue. Entombment of Ashes will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Alexander Memorial Park, 2200 Mesker Park Drive.
"Once a Marine, Always a Marine."
Condolences may be online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
Alexander Memorial Park Burial Location: Heritage Chapel, Crypt 132D
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June 13, 2014
Mary Small
Happy Fathers Day Daddy . I miss you so much. I love you Dad
May 25, 2014
Sadly i cant go to the funeral but my grandpa might And correction im his great nephew.
May 22, 2014
Mary Small
I love you Dad. I already miss you so much. These few days without have already been the hardest days of my life. But, I believed you when you said you knew you was going to heaven. And you were at so much with it. Thank you Daddy for sharing your comfort and faith in God with me. Its gotten me through those days and I know it will get me through the rest of my days untill I get to see you again. I love you and so does Mom and Steph.
May 18, 2014
Gloria Thomas
So sorry for your loss. Much love to all of your family.
May 18, 2014
Jim & Judy Dockery
Praying you will experience peace and comfort during this difficult time.
May 18, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Ted & Darlene Robinson
May 17, 2014
Don & Marge Inkenbrandt
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
May 17, 2014
Vicki fischer
So sorry for your loss. I am here for you.
May 16, 2014
Joseph E. Filipczak
The Marine Corps League Detachment 1090 of Evansville, IN offers its condolences to the family of Marine Deffendall.
Joseph E. Filipczak, USMCR
Evansville, IN
May 16, 2014
earl carter
sorry for your loss god bless you and your family
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