Evansville, IN – Charles Vandermark, Jr., 73, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born on April 22, 1947 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Charles, Sr. and Phyllis Jean Debeuler Vandermark.
Charlie, also well known to many as “Motormouth,” attended church at Cornerstone Assembly of God on Kratzville Road in Evansville, Indiana. His greatest passions were motorcycles & hot rods and even rebuilding engines. He loved classical music and was an excellent violinist.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty (Welch) Vandermark; his children, Charles A. Vandermark (Lisa H.), Joe C. Vandermark (Candy) and Teresa K. Epps (Michael); grandchildren, Chris C. (Tiffany), Sierra (David), Katelyn, Joe, Adam, KeAnna, Michael, Jr., and Carless; great grandchildren, Scarlette, Aubrie, Alek and Au’Nesti and his siblings, Rev. James C. Vandermark (Linda) and Lenora K. Vandermark.
Charlie is preceded in death by his sister, Nancy J. Vandermark and his great grandchild, LaVontae Swain.
A memorial service in honor of Charlie’s life will be held at a later date. The family asks that anyone who may have any questions, please contact Teresa.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Colette Luigs says
Charles will be deeply missed. We went to church with Charles and he formed a special bond with our autistic son Blake. Blake will definitely miss him. He always made him feel good by easing his anxiety by talking to him before church. We will see you again Charles, get our mansions ready for us!! Kenny, Colette and Blake
Teresa Epps says
Thank you for the memory- my father spoke of Blake often, even though I did not attend church it felt as if I knew him. God bless you all.
Teresa
Kathy Emerson says
So sorry for your loss.
Teresa Epps says
Thank you!
Jenn says
Teresa,
I can remember your dad so vividly!
He was so tall, that deep voice (keep in mind high school age)!
I always thought of him as a tall, strong man that loved your mom so much!
Yes, I was a little afraid of him, but that is how it was supposed to be at that age.
I am so sorry to hear this and want you to know that you and your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Love you!
Jenn
(Chip & Dale)
Teresa Epps says
Oh my goodness Jenn- so many memories!
Thank you so much, he will be deeply missed.
“Chip”
Robin Richmond says
My Prayers are with you all, hold on to the Love of God, for Pop is with him. I love you all.
Teresa Epps says
Thank you sis! We love you all and thank you for the condolences.
Love you
Tee
Kathi Manross says
I hope this reaches his children and Betty, it’s Kathi. Pam, Bubu, Traci, Mary and Lisa’s mom, in South Bend.
So often I thought of y’all, it’s been YEARS.
Your dad wasn’t a guy a person could forget!
My sincere condolences.
I just wish I could reunite with you. I give permission to give my phone number to the family!