Mr. Patrick Lance Charters

Patrick Lance Charters September 27, 1990 May 7, 2019 On a typical day, Patrick Lance Charters was found drinking coffee and talking about some adventure, usually involving snowboarding, hiking, running, mountain biking, yoga, and especially weightlifting at the gym. Patrick loved cooking and trying new recipes or techniques to share with family and close friends. Patrick was quick to laugh and had an infectious, beautiful smile. Patrick's presence lit up the lives of everyone he met. His empathy and gentle kindness have left an everlasting mark on his family and friends. Patrick was born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in an Air Force family. In his early years, he lived in Las Vegas, Nevada, Anchorage, Alaska, and Okinawa, Japan. When he was 11, his family was stationed back in Anchorage, where he was able to spend the rest of his school-age years. Patrick was homeschooled through his junior year in high school, subsequently graduating from Anchorage Christian Schools (ACS). Patrick most enjoyed snowboarding in the Winter and four-wheeling in the Summer. After graduating from ACS, Patrick attended a semester at Liberty University in Virginia then enlisted in the Air Force. After 14 months in the Air Force, Patrick was discharged and moved back with his family in Cabot, Arkansas. In 2011, Patrick married Carrie Brawn who he met during high school in Anchorage, Alaska. They had one daughter together, Olivia Grace. After they divorced in 2015, Patrick met Sarah Horton from Hampton, Virginia. Patrick and Sarah married in 2016. Patrick was found deceased by apparent suicide on May 7, 2019, after a long struggle with mental health challenges. At the young age of 28, with the majority of his life ahead of him. Patrick's loss has devastated his family. As a family of strong Christian faith, Patrick's surviving relatives take great comfort in knowing he is now at peace with the Lord. Patrick is survived by his wife of 3 years, Sarah, his daughter Olivia, his former wife, Carrie Brawn, his parents Harmony and Ian Charters, siblings Luke, Sawyer, and Hope, grandparents Ron and Heidi Perry, Brad Charters, and loving aunt and uncle, nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Martha McLain, great great-grandparents, Ernest and Mary Ellen Schraner, and Margaret Dresbach. A service was held on May 14, 2019, at LibertyLive Church in Hampton, Virginia.

Mr. Patrick Lance Charters

September 27, 1990 - May 7, 2019