"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Devout Christian, devoted husband, father, granddaddy, and G-paw, Charlie went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at his home in Zachary. He is now singing in God's Heavenly choir with his best buddy, Lloyd Brown. He was 86 and a former longtime Baker resident. He was a native of Livonia, a retired machinist with Copolymer Rubber and Chemical, and a US Navy veteran of World War II. Visiting at First Baptist Church of Baker, 3213 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, April 1, 2013 from 5-9pm, and on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 9am until religious services at 11am, conducted by Rev. Dennis Allen and Rev. Reggie Bridges. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Survived by wife of 66 years, Edith Nell Furr Achee; two daughters, Linda Achee Callender of Central, and Laura Achee Metcalfe and husband Gary of Zachary; two sons, Drew and wife Catherine Achee of Magnolia, Texas, and Gary and wife Lelia Achee of Central; two sisters, Ezora Achee Chauvin Landry of Rosedale, and Pearl Callender of Port Allen; six grandchildren, Jaime Callender Turner and husband Davy, Lindsey Metcalfe Moore and husband Bobby, Courtney Metcalfe Varnado and husband Ryan, Troy Metcalfe and wife Kalyn, Jacob Anthony Achee, and Alayna Drew Achee, PFC, US Army; two step-grandchildren, Christy Lynn Johnson, and Natasha Johnson O'Brien; and 16 great-grandchildren. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Joseph and Fedora Dugas Achee; five brothers and three sisters. Pallbearers are Troy Metcalfe, Jacob Achee, Davy Turner, Ryan Varnado, Bobby Moore, and Mac Chauvin. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Adult 3 Sunday School Department of First Baptist Church of Baker, Baker Boyd, Richie Bullock, Larry Thomas, Mike Shields and Jim Marsh. Charlie was a member of First Baptist Church of Baker and a devoted choir member, and was an avid gardener. Special thanks to his caregiver, Marilyn Lewis, whom Charlie loved, for her dedication and loyalty. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.bakerfuneralhomeonline.com/.
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I will always remember his great big smile. I was so blessed to be a part of the First Baptist Church family and have such wonderful Christian examples in my life. Mr Charlie will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Cheryl Hill Demars
April 2, 2013
Laura & Linda, we have all lost a prince. Mr. Achee was a gentle kind person. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Darlene Shingleur
April 2, 2013
Linda and Gary, our prayers are with you during this time. May the love and comfort of Christ be with you and your family.
Howard Chaney
April 1, 2013
To Nell and the Achee children, we extend our deep sympathy and our condolence in your loss. We pray that God will be your comfort, strength and your peace in the days to come. May He be ever present with you!!!
Marie & Charlie Toler
April 1, 2013
Laura, Billy & I have u and ur family in our prayers. It's never easy loosing a loved one. Especially a parent. Now ur dad will be your guardian angel. God bless you and ur family.
Nancy Ramsey
April 1, 2013
Dear sweet Laura and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know how you feel but no matter how long someone you love lives, you still want them with you. May God bless all of you and keep your memories alive in your wonderful father as I have in mine. Praying for your family.
Woody and Rosalin Craft
Rosalin Craft
April 1, 2013
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie, he will be missed by all who loved him. He was blessed to live a long life. May you cherish his memory as you seek the peace and comfort that only God can give in this time of sadness.
Mel Smith
April 1, 2013
Prayers to all of the Achee family in your loss...I will always remember your Dad for his strength of character and Christian presence.
Sylvia Martin
March 31, 2013
My thoughts & prayers to my Uncle Charlie and his family. Heaven has another angel.
Tommy Achee
March 31, 2013
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