Charles Thomas Symington, age 84, of Grand Rapids, Michigan went to his eternal reward on Friday, October 30, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Estelle Symington; his sister, Demaris; brother, James; and grandson, Jason Grandon.

Survivors include his children Thomas, Michael (Christina), and Dorothy; grandchildren, Derek (Elaine), Ian (Olivia), and Krista Grandon; and great-grandchildren, Cally, Ember, and Ruby.

Charles graduated from Fennville High School in 1960 and was active in their alumni association. He retired from General Motors Company where he worked in the 36th street plant for 33 years, and he was an active retiree member of UAW local 730.

Charles enjoyed NASCAR, NHRA drag racing, coaching youth soccer, spending time with family and friends, classic cars, and a good cup of hot black coffee.

Gathering of family and friends will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Avenue NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321. Visitation will continue on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the funeral home, with a memorial service at 11:00 am with Father Dick Host officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to a charity of your choice in honor of Charles.

Afterglow

I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one

I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways

of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun

of happy memories that I leave behind when day is done.

— Helen Lowrie Marshall