Corpus Christi / Seadrift – Raul Charles, age 80, passed away January 13, 2021 in Victoria, Texas.

He was born on April 12, 1940 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He moved to Seadrift, Texas where he resided the past few years.

He proudly served in the United States Marines and retired from CCAD in 1993.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Nicolas and Isabel Charles and brothers: Samuel, Felix, Robert; sisters: Genoveva, Josephina, Clara, and Juana.

Raul is survived by his children: Samuel Charles, Corine (Gary) Hughes, Raul Charles Jr. (DeeDee); 5 grandchildren: Joseph, Cory, Justin, Jacob, Samantha; 3 Great-grandchildren; Jordan, Jazlynn, Mason; and siblings: Nicolas & Ruben Charles; Isabel Moore and Ernestina Oudie.

We would like to mention a special thank you to: George Salazar and Timoteo Pompa for being there for their Uncle and helping out.

Funeral Services will be at Guardian Funeral Home, 5922 Crosstown (S.H. 286), Corpus Christi, Texas on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. with burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery