Obituary of Mr. Charles Richard Van Ness

Mr. Charles Richard Van Ness, age 66 of Westmoreland, TN., passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN. Mr. Van Ness was born February 7, 1951 in Louisiana, the son of the late John Lewis and Sylvia Van Ness. Mr. Van Ness is survived by two sons, Damien Van Ness of Portland, TN. and John Van Ness of Gallatin, TN. Two daughters, Samantha Roberson of Portland, TN and Cynthia Thurman of Gallatin, TN. A step-son, Nathan Tubbs of Joelton, TN. A brother, Donnie Smith (Linda) of Gallatin, TN. Two sisters, Lindsay Melihercsik of Apoka, FL and Eva Nikols of Louisiana. Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Portland, TN. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Gilbert Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Charles Richard Van Ness please visit our Sympathy Store. Visitation SEP 17. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT) Gilbert Funeral Home 610 N. Broadway St. P.O. Box 546 Portland, TN, 37148 [email protected] https://www.gilbertfuneral.com Memorial Service SEP 17. 1:00 PM (CDT) Gilbert Funeral Home 610 N. Broadway St. P.O. Box 546 Portland, TN, 37148 [email protected] https://www.gilbertfuneral.com