Help Charles Gowdy's Family with Funeral Costs

I'm trying to help the family have closure for Charles Gowdy.

I met Charles through my good friend Marvin Arrington, who is also his nephew. I hired and trained Charles to chauffeur limousines for Sharky Limousine Service. He was great! He enjoyed doing it and getting to see so many nice places with nice people.

I had some really bad health issues and couldn't drive myself and pretty much couldn't do anything. Charles drove me to all of my doctor appointments, drove me to visit my handicapped son in Toledo, and drove my sons and me to their appointments. When my brother was passing, he drove me to say goodbye.

That's not all he did. Charles cut my grass, power washed, and stained my deck. He would do anything I needed.

Charles's children, Miracle and Currency, would come over for dinner often. I would watch his children many times for different reasons, driving the limousine.

Anytime my wife Tammy needed anything, Charles always helped her. He called her Ms. Tammy. Made me laugh.

Charles's health took a turn when he got diabetes. He had to quit driving, which he loved.

OBITUARY

Charles Douglas Gowdy, 65, of Sandusky passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Firelands Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 3, 1960 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late John and Emma Lee (Arrington) Gowdy.

Charles was in the Sandusky High School Class of 1978. He was employed by Mickey Mart, worked at TLC Landscaping, and most recently worked for Sharky Limousine Service. He thoroughly enjoyed getting dressed up and playing the part of Chauffer. He also obtained his Certificate of Dog Training, where he helped train dogs for the disabled and blind. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, and gambling. He will always be remembered for taking mess, and being a reliable friend who was always ready and willing to help out.

He Is survived by his wife, Felicia (Pollard) Gowdy; his children, Shadricka Johnson, Joe, Quinndowlyn, Currency Gowdy and Miracle Williams; 7 grandchildren; special nieces, Cheryl and Meg Scott; nephews, Marvin, William, and Derrick Arrington; close friends, Simon Cohen and Todd McPeek; many other relatives and friends.

Including his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Bonnie Johnson, Butch, William, and Freddy Arrington, Doug and Mark Gowdy.

Online condolences can be made at www.toftfuneralhome.com

Can you please help me with his funeral expenses?

Anything extra will go to his children.