Charles Ray Baringer Sr., age 86, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1939, in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio, and was raised in Continental, Ohio, where he later graduated from Continental High School. A lifelong traveler who loved meeting new people, Charles spent his later years living between Jacksonville, North Carolina; Mayfield, Kentucky; and Yuma, Arizona.

Charles proudly spoke of his time in the National Guard and dedicated his working life to honest, dependable labor. He worked as a mechanic, service writer, service manager, and later as a Walmart employee. Known for never missing a day of work, he took great pride in teaching family and friends how to do tune-ups and maintain their vehicles so they would last longer. He loved country music, traveling, and sharing stories with those around him. A devoted member of the United Brethren Church, Charles lived his faith through kindness, humor, and quiet guidance.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Helen M. Baringer; his father, Harold Ray Baringer; his mother, Clara (Fisher) Baringer; his stepmother, Mary L. Baringer; his daughters Theresa Baringer, Christine Emmons, and Crystal L. Fitzgerald; his grandson Albert Fitzgerald; his grandson Charles W.B. Turner; his great-granddaughters Crystal Angel Blanton and Amira McKenzie Nation; his sisters Alice Gebhart and Phyliss Ordway; his brother William Baringer; his stepbrother James Cullinan; and his stepsister Judith Schreiber.

He is survived by his sibling:

Kimberly Rue and her husband John Rue;

He is survived by his children:

Charles Ray Baringer Jr. and wife Renee Baringer;

Linda L. Baringer;

Shawn F. Dalrymple and husband Steven M. Dalrymple;

and Margaret Morris and husband Ronald Morris.

He is also survived by his grandchildren:

Jessica Baringer-Wade and husband Jeff Wade;

Melissa Madron and husband Donald Madron;

Kevin Huseby Jr.;

Danielle Havrilla and husband Michael Havrilla;

Brian Baringer and wife Kimberly Baringer;

Meghan Faye Baringer;

Dustin Turner;

Sheldon Charles Baringer and wife Emily Nicole Baringer;

Trevor Baringer and wife Donita Baringer;

Katelyn Turner;

Jillian Baringer;

Chelsey Hollister and husband Derek Hollister;

Kasey Baringer;

Steffanie Bullock and husband Karl Bullock;

and Martin Chance Dalrymple.

Charles is further survived by his great-grandchildren:

Destiny Lander and husband Gabriel Lander Sr.;

Choashania Kitchen;

Shane Huseby;

Kyle Madron;

Zeth Titus;

Alexus Madron;

Alex Madron;

Alicia Wade;

Jake Wade and wife Elora Wade;

Connor Havrilla;

Bentley Nation;

Avery Wade;

Jr. Wade;

Kayleigh Marie Hollister;

Kadance Baringer;

Hailey Grace Hollister;

Kaisley Nixon;

Bradyn Baringer;

Waylon Woolrich;

Melody Yense;

Trevor Bullock;

Riley Mae Hollister;

Atticus Woolrich;

Mason Ray-Vincent Baringer;

Reece Bullock;

Imogen Woolrich;

and Elsie-Rae Matilda Baringer.

He is also survived by his great-great-grandchildren:

Zayden Miller;

Constance Huseby;

Jerwyn Huseby;

Wynter Madron;

Syble Lander;

Annie Kitchen;

Luna Lander;

Gabriel Lander Jr.;

Cameron Lander;

Derrick Lander;

Araya Wade;

and Millie Wade.

Charles is also lovingly remembered by those especially close to him:

Kevin Huseby Sr. (son-in-love),

Albert Fitzgerald (son-in-love)

Angelia Gregg (daughter-in-love),

Diamond W.B. Turner (son-in-love),

Vickie Simpson Fulwood (daughter-in-love),

David Proctor (son-in-love),

Patrice Stewart (daughter-in-love),

and Sandra McCartney.

Charles will be remembered as a kind, funny, hardworking man who believed in showing up every day, helping others learn, and treating people with respect. His family takes comfort in Joshua 1:9 (NIV):

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

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