Charles Junior Tebo

Charles Junior Tebo

Of Hastings died on March 5, 2018 in Bradenton, Florida at age 93. He was born in Hastings, Michigan on July 5, 1924, the son of Charles and Sarah (Traver) Tebo. He attended Hastings High School. He honorably served in the Army during WWII from April 1943 to December 1945. He received a Bronze Battle Star and Purple Heart for wounds received in action at Luzon, Philippine Islands on April 30, 1945. He was married to Agnes Paulk for over 50 years before her passing in 1999. He retired from E.W. Bliss after 30 years.

Charles was preceded in death by wife Agnes (Paulk) Tebo, son Frederick Tebo, parents, three brothers and three sisters. He is survived by children Daniel (Sandy) Tebo, David Tebo, Sharon Lint, grandchildren Lori (Tom) Bestrom, Bryan (Jackie) Tebo, Karen (Greg) Boonstra, Timothy (Stacia) Tebo, Kimberly (Dave) Hardin, Kelli (Paul) Tebo, James (Sarah) Tebo, Jason (Leomaris) Tebo, Jennifer (Matt) Hays, Wendy (Pete) Walters, Jeffrey (Andrea) Tebo, Joseph Lyons, Bess (Brian) Ceresa, and Kailey (Sol) Lyons, 38 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, sister Marjorie Sines, and many nieces and nephews.

Charles was a man of great humor whose antics could always put a smile on anyone's face. He loved his Sunday get-togethers and fish fries with his family. He was an avid angler, passionate Detroit Tigers fan, enthusiastic gardener, and wouldn't let a day pass without spending leisure time conversing with his buddies in the garage.

Services will be at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 South Broadway Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018 with visitation two hours prior from 10:00 a.m. to time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nashville VFW Post 8260, 304 South State Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073 or the Barry County Animal Shelter, 540 North Industrial Park Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.