December 17, 1954 - August 9, 2012

Charles was born in Clarksville, Tennessee. He moved to Seattle in 1980, where he was employed by Boeing as a Systems Analyst in Aviation for over 20 years.

He became involved with the Imperial Court of Seattle and was elected Miss Gay Seattle XXIII in 1987 and Empress XXII Morai St Charles in 1992. He was a longtime groupie and supporter of The Knights of Malta.

Charles had a natural talent for fashion design and loved to cook for everyone! He was famous for his homemade Jam, Pickles, and BBQ sauce and loved having his friends over for dinner. He was a generous, artistic, and sincere person who had a zest for life. He had an ability to make new friends and his big heart was always reaching out to help others. He loved and supported his family, and his Seattle family and friends, unconditionally.

He is survived by his mother (Rosa Gillespie), stepfather (Dorie Gillespie), five brothers, a sister, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Charles was preceded in death by his father (William Henry Outlaw), his grandmother (Rosie B. Batson), a brother, and his faithful dog, Magenta.

At Charles' request his ashes were returned to his beloved Grandmother's grave in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Please join us in celebrating his life on Sunday, November 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. at C.C. Attle's, 1701 E. Olive Way. Any friends who would like to bring food or snacks are welcome to do so.

Memorials in Charles' name can be made to the Imperial Court of Seattle or The Knights of Malta.

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