DONOVAN 'DUCK' KEITH CHARLES
September 19, 1968 — June 16, 2023
Donovan “Duck” Keith Charles was born on September 19, 1968 in Lafayette, LA to the late Michael Hartman and Lillie Mae Charles. He was a native of Morgan City, LA and a resident of Thibodaux, LA.
Donovan was a loving son, brother and father. He graduated from Morgan City High School where he played basketball and baseball. He served as a deacon and minister at Beacon Light Baptist Church for 20+ years.
Memories of Donovan will forever remain in the hearts of his mother, Lillie Mae Charles; former wife, Schwann Charles; sons, Ryan (Bianca) LeBeouf, DeShaune Charles, James (Crystal) Robinson, Jr.; daughters, Ceanna Charles, Alaisha Charles,
Lauryn Johnson and Daija Randolph; sisters, April (Paul) Ayers, Yashaica (Honda) Hertzock and Precious Joseph; brothers, Brent (Dana) Charles, Bennie (Charlene) Charles and Michael (Toya) Powell; six grandchildren; one godchild; a host of other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Hartman, grandmothers, Lillie Welsh and Corrine Charles and grandfather, Claude Welsh.
The family of Duck would like thank the Doctors and Staff at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, cousins, Frankie and Deann Smith, Twanna Harrison for all their care during his last days.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared for the Charles family at www.jones-funeral-home.com