Charles W. Blackerby, age 82 of Seguin, left for home on January 4, 2014 to be at peace with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Visitation will begin on January 10, 2014 at 12 noon followed by funeral services at 1:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with George Bell and Charles H. Placker officiating. Interment will follow in the Nixon Cemetery. Charles was born on June 7, 1931 in Karnes County Texas to Albert Dewey and Lorena Mae Holliday Blackerby. Charles was past master of the Devine Lodge No 590 A. F. and A. M. He also proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Lucille Placker, Ruby Hill, and Marjorie Cline. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Jo Ann Blackerby; daughter, Lisa Mittelberg and husband Rex; grandsons, Jayson and Joshua Mittelberg; sister, Lois Cooper; brothers- in- law, George Bell and wife Glenda and Duane Bell and wife Molly; sister-in-law, Carolyn Jordon and husband Norman; numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Rex, Jayson, and Joshua Mittelberg, Randy Hill, Mike Nivens, Wayne Placker and Clint Redus. The family would like to thank Hope Hospice for their loving care of Charles. Memorial contributions may be made to any Shriners Hospitals for children.