Richmond Charles Jr was born in Akron Ohio on December 18, 1958.  A Graduate of Akron North High School, he was employed in the Information Technology sector and was a well-known musician in the area.

Richmond is preceded in death by his parents Richmond and Minnie Lee Sr., son, Raemon Charles and his sister Bernice Harvey.

He is survived by his children Richmond Charles III and Rachel Charles; sisters, Debbie Heath (Reginald Heath), Glenda Lee (Marcus Lee), and David Carter, special friend Michele Zukas and two grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Interment will be held at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at 10:45 AM on August 25, 2025.  Family and friends will gather at Rhoden Memorial Home at 9:30 to drive to the cemetery together.