Charles was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond and majored in History. Then he joined the Navy. He was a  Seaman on the USS Barnstable County [LST 1197]. He loved building model ships and discussing topics pertaining History. Charles was always sweet and kind, loved his family, and was the best son, brother, and uncle. Charles was very compassionate with animals.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. Desplas and Nell Stubblefield Desplas. He is survived by his sister, Mary Posey Desplas Smith (Ben); niece, Sarah Jane Schwartz (Michael); nephews, Samuel Massie Edward Smith and Michael James Smith (Lacy); great-nephews, Cole Schwartz and Finn Schwartz; great nieces, Zilah Strayer, Isabella Smith and Eliza Smith; and many cousins and friends near and far.

Visitation from 9:00AM until Catholic Memorial Service at 10:00AM on Friday, May 19, 2023 at McKneely Funeral Home conducted by Deacon Eddie Renz. Burial at Louisiana National Cemetery, 303 W. Mt. Pleasant Zachary Rd.  Zachary, LA 70791 at 1:00PM. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.