Charles Edward Baines Jr.

OBITUARY Charles Edward Baines, Jr., a devout son, brother, uncle, and father, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 18, 2023, at Citadel Rehab in Nassawadox, VA. Charles was born on March 25,1948, to the late Sara Theresa and Charles Edward Baines, Sr. of Painter, VA. Charles was known by many names and he lived and answered to every name that he was affectionately called: Daddy, Uncle, Granddad, Pow Wee, PaWee, Baines, PawJaWeeGi and Pop. He received his education in the Accomack County public schools. Charles began working at the age of sixteen for Lincoln Mercury in Keller, VA, retiring as a Master Mechanic. This began his enthusiasm and passion for drag racing and the repairs of any vehicle and/or machinery. In his early years, Charles loved farming, fishing, riding motorcycles and was a former member of the Eagle Riders motorcycle club. He also enjoyed watching old Westerns like “Gun Smoke.” Charles lit up a room like a “firecracker.” You heard him before you saw him and to know him was to love him. He always had a willingness to lend a helping hand with money, food, clothes, shelter, or to repair a vehicle, etc. for family, friends or for any person who may have been in need. He told you the truth whether you asked for it or not, uncut and uncensored, and he expected the same from you in return. Charles always believed that God was his source and if you believed in God and trusted Him, that God would take care of him. He was a member of New Allen AME Church of Nassawadox, VA. Charles believed in God and renewed his life on February 11, 2023, trusting that when God called his earthly body home, his spirit would be resting with the Heavenly Father and God would continue to care for all of you in his absence if you only believed. Charles’ favorite Christian song was “Take Me to The King.” He is survived by: his children—daughter, Jeanesta T. (Leon) White, Sr., of Chesapeake, VA; son, Terrance Stratton (Cristal) of Salisbury, MD; daughter, Selena Robinson (fiancé Marcus Stevens) of Portsmouth, VA and chosen daughters, Kay and Ty Weathers, both of Nassawadox, VA; chosen son, Brandon Weathers of Florida; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister, Olivia Baines, brother, Albert Baines (Mary) and sister, Doris Reid, all of Painter, VA, sister, Carvies Ayers (David) of Exmore, VA, brothers, Morris Baines and Leonard Baines, both of Painter, VA, sister, Sandra Bull (Almer) of Hampton, VA and brother, Jerome Baines of Painter, VA; one brother-in-law, Oliver Boggs of Melfa, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were: his son, Charles Linwood Baines III; parents, Sara Theresa and Charles Edward Baines, Sr.; grandparents, Sara Theresa and George Thomas Bradford; sister, Blossie M. Boggs; nephew, Matthew Johnson; one uncle, John T. Bradford and one aunt, Laura Rowley. Pow Wee will be remembered for his gratefulness of life, his spicy engagement and love for people.

Charles Edward Baines Jr.

March 25, 1948 - February 18, 2023