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Charles Jandrew, of Wills Point and former well-loved resident of Terrell, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on the evening of Feb. 20, 2020. Charles was born Nov. 15, 1934 in Terrell to William Curtis and Mary E. (Young) Jandrew, both of whom were there to greet him in Heaven along with his beloved wife, Norma Rae Helm Jandrew, who passed in 2017. Charles grew up in Terrell where he also was raised in the First Presbyterian Church. He also attended Terrell schools and was a THS graduate. During high school, Charles was introduced by mutual friend to Norma Helm and they were married on Aug. 22, 1954. He attended Texas Tech University and returned home to work as a draftsman with several civil engineering firms including Henningson, Durham & Richardson, Hogan & Rasor, Inc., and Don Moreau. Although Charles appreciated working with the many engineering designs for local and statewide municipal, commercial and residential projects, he truly enjoyed developing his hobby of photography. In his spare time, Charles was a self-taught photographer with “mini-darkrooms” set up at his, and other relatives’, homes! In the early 1980s, he was able to establish his new career as a professional photographer to his family, friends and community in Terrell. Charles was blessed to capture so many important milestones such as weddings, engagements, civic gatherings, sports awards, church gatherings and directories, and commemoration banquets as well as senior portraits, family portraits and school functions. All these photographic opportunities enabled Charles to be instrumental in weaving together the moments that knitted the rich tapestry of Terrell’s heritage of the past with the excitement and growth of the future. Charles also loved genealogy and was an active part of the Terrell Heritage Society. When he had the chance to travel, his favorite place to go was to Ruidoso, NM where he would marvel at, and photograph, the many colors of the mountains and the sky. A devoted husband, loving father, talented photographer and loyal friend, Charles will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Charles leaves to continue his legacy of love to his children: Julie Ponder and husband, Tom, of Mineola, Bill Jandrew and wife, Hope, of Harlingen, TX, Michelle Dennehy and husband, Jim, of Terrell, Mary Westbrook and husband, Monty, of Terrell; grandchildren: Whitney Lane, Charlene Ashford, Jon Ponder, Justin, Adam and Logan Jandrew, Steven Wallace, Leah Cranford, Amber Rubner, Allison Harris, Michael Dennehy, Joshua and Colten Patton; 20 great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends who loved him and will miss him dearly. A celebration of his life will be 3:00pm, Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00pm to service time. Inurnment will be at a later date at Oakland Memorial Park where he will be laid to rest beside his beloved Norma. In lieu of flowers, Charles’ family suggests memorials be made to First Presbyterian Church of Terrell, 834 Griffith Ave, Terrell, 75160 or to Terrell Heritage Society, 207 N. Frances St., Terrell, TX. 75160

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Charles Jandrew

November 15, 1934 - February 20, 2020

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Charles Jandrew

November 15, 1934 - February 20, 2020

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