Charles "Canary" Romero

Charles "Canary" Romero, 67, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013. He was born on August 30, 1945, in Biloxi, MS. He was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral, Gulf Hills Tennis Club and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge # 606 in Biloxi. He was a former member of Neptune Carnival Association, Les Perot's, The French Club, Biloxi Running Club and Les Badineurs. He was a 1963 graduate of Biloxi High School. Charles worked for Coca Cola Bottling Company for 30 years. Mr. Romero was an active tennis player and runner. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Columbus and Germaine Gautreaux Romero and brother Roland Romero. Charles is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jeannette Egers Romero of Ocean Springs, children Rachel Romero of Biloxi, Johanna Thompson and her husband Rick of Mobile AL, and Chad Romero of Ocean Springs. He is also survived by his sisters Doris Mitchell and husband John, Gladys Touchet and husband Austin, Rose Grey and husband Aubert, Yvonne Reaux and husband Gilbert, Nina Jones and husband Gary; brother in-law, Raymond Egers; and numerous nieces and nephews. Charles grew up on" the Point" where nick names come with the territory. One day while playing little league baseball, 7 year old Charles hit the ball, started running around the bases and someone said, "Charles has legs like a Canary." Ever since then, the name stuck and he was known as "Canary." "Canary" was a fun loving man who never met a stranger. He had a witty personality and a wonderful sense of humor. Adored by many, he was often seen cutting a rug on the dance floor, always having a good time. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Steve Black and Stanley Greenway of Home Instead for compassion, dedication and patience during his time of illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Nativity Cathedral Stained Glass window restoration fund. The service will be on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by Mass. Burial will follow at the Old Biloxi Cemetery. Bradford- O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements