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Charles William Squires, Jr.,
Charles William Squires, Jr., of Archer, passed away on Feb. 22, 2010.
Mr. Squires was born to Charles and Margaret Holloman Squires on Aug. 20, 1943 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. As a child, his military family moved often, but there was always lots of time in Carrabelle Beach, with paternal grandparents, Will and Dora Squires. Grandpa Squires taught Charlie to fish and instilled in him a lifelong love and respect for the Gulf waters.
As an Airborne Ranger with 101st Division “Screaming Eagles,” Mr. Squires was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. Flying airplanes was a great love of Charlie’s. He was University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant’s personal pilot for many years, and flew corporate jets for Alabama businessmen. Later, Charlie was a renowned crop-dusting pilot. He owned and operated Squires Flying Service in Selma, Ala.
Upon his retirement, Charlie moved to Carrabelle Beach full time. One of his fishing buddies there needed help at her horse farm, and he volunteered his services. After working with horses for a short time, he discovered that he was a truly gifted trainer and handler. Charlie’s passion for working with young horses became a new avocation. He came to live and work at Grass Prairie Ranch in Archer where he was ranch manager for more than 11 years.
He leaves behind his mother, Margaret Squires, of Tallahassee, and his sister Peggy Higgins (Jimmy), of Tallahassee and Carrabelle Beach. He also leaves a really fine horse, a faithful dog, and many true friends who loved him.
Friends were invited to gather at the ranch in Archer on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 28 to celebrate Charlie’s life.
A memorial will be held at Carrabelle Beach at a date to be announced.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the HOPE Foundation, a non-profit equestrian therapy facility in Archer, at www.horseshelpingpeople.org.
