Obituary

Obituary for Charles Edward Kingston Jr.
Charles Edward Kingston, Jr. passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the age of 91.

Beloved husband of 68 years to the late Evelyn Catherine Meyers Kingston. Loving father of Gregory Paul Kingston (Heidi), Karen Ann Kingston Usner (Larry), Michael Edward Kingston, Patricia Jean Kingston Paz, Randy Joseph Kingston, Kenneth Gerard Kingston, Sr. (Laura) and Jennifer Elizabeth Kingston Frambes (Ray).

Devoted son of the late Mamie Macaluso and Charles Edward Kingston, Sr. Brother of late Robert Raymond Kingston.

Grandfather of Melissa Usner Jones, Rebecca Usner McKee (Peter), Jessica Paz Jones (Siôn), Natalie Kingston Richard (Brian), Derek Usner (Megan), Emily Kingston, Megan Burke Jenkins (Bryan), Kenny G. Kingston, Jr. (Ellen), Camille Kingston, Chloe Kingston, Emily Fontenot, Zachary Kingston, Zoe Kingston, and the late Nicholas Kingston.

Great-grandfather of Charles E. Jones, Jessie L. Jones, Mark A. Jones, Noah McKee, Rhys F. S. Jones, Alec Wynn D. Jones, and Riley C. Jenkins.

Great-great-grandfather of Nathan J. Jones, Samuel E. Jones, Ella I. Hollier, Riley Thibodeux and Andre Chiasson.

He is also survived by his cousins Sandra Constance Hingle (Norman), Charlotte Constance Engolia, Cindy A. Schneider, and Pamela Schneider Richard (John) as well as nieces and nephews.

Charles was born in New Orleans and grew up in Mid-City. He attended St Louis Cathedral Grammar School and Samuel J Peters High School. A reservist in the U.S. Marine Corps, Charles was drafted to serve in the Korean War. He survived the brutal Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and risked his life to rescue an injured soldier. He developed frostbite as a result of his bravery and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Following a courtship sustained through his service, Charles married Evelyn Catherine Meyers on his safe return in January 1951. They moved to Chalmette, LA to set up home and raise their 7 children, where the whole family was involved in church and school life at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Parish.

Blessed with charm and an outgoing personality, Charles became a Sales Representative and travelled throughout the South. During his near 50-year career, many of his clients became long-life friends. He retired in the late 90s and devoted himself to supporting the armed forces and his beloved Marine Corps. Charles formed a local chapter of the 1st Marine Division Association. He volunteered in local schools to talk about his military experience and was active in veterans events across the Greater New Orleans area. Charles was also instrumental in the planning and fundraising for a veterans memorial in St Bernard Parish.

Charles and Evelyn moved to Abita Springs, LA after Hurricane Katrina. He will be remembered and missed dearly for his humor, devotion to his wife and family, pride for having served his country as a U.S. Marine and educating people about the Korean War. Semper Fidelis.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Rd, St. Benedict, LA 70457 at 2:00 PM with visitation at the Abbey beginning at 1:30 pm on Monday, April 12, 2021 till 2 PM. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, and then a reception at Vintage Court, 75082 Hwy. 25, Covington, LA 70433 starting at 3:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Kingston to be made to St. Jane de Chantel Catholic Church, 72040 Maple St., Abita Springs, LA 70420 or the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Association - Contact: Sun [email protected] (504) 231-3109.

E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.