Charles Q. Early passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday morning on March 13, 2016.

Charles was born February 18, 1941 in Norborne, Missouri to Martha and Merlin Early. Charles graduated from Woodbury College in 1960. He worked in the mortgage banking business for 45 years and retired on March 31, 2008.

Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Bonnie and their three children, daughter, Kelly Altringer, (Russell) of Rancho Santa Margarita, daughter, Jamie Machado, (Justin) Cardiff by the Sea, son Chad Early (Tiffany) Traduce Canyon and sister Judith Bonar of Ruskin, Fl. Charles’ pride and joy has been his six grandchildren, Trevor Chilton, Camryn and Austin Machado, Kiley, Caden and Casten (CQ) Early.

Charles will be remembered for his unconditional and dedicated love for his family. He always had the willingness to lend a hand at a moments notice. He would literally give you the shirt off his back if he had to. Charles was a great listener, he was genuine, kind hearted, and generous.

Celebration of Life will be conducted at Norman P. Murray Senior Center, Mission Viejo, CA, Monday, March 21, 2016 at 2:30pm.

Donations may be made in Charles’ name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Tributes/Tributes?px=3898995&pg=personal&fr_id=39300