Charles McComas, 90, passed into the hands of Jesus on Monday, March 18, 2013, at ManorCare Assisted Living at Summertrace in Carmel.

Born May 17, 1922, in Shelbyville, he was one of fourteen children born to Fred and Mary McComas. Charlie served as a U.S. Army master sergeant in World War II, landing on Omaha Beach on June 9, 1944. During the Battle of Selestat, France, he was wounded by shrapnel and shot five times. The Purple Heart was awarded to him for his bravery and sacrifice. He held several jobs throughout his life, including furniture mover and semitrailer truck driver before becoming a carpenter and construction superintendent, retiring from Pearson Construction in Indianapolis in 1986. Shelbyville was home for most of his life. He enjoyed retirement in Cape Coral, Fla. before returning to Indiana to live in Fishers and Carmel. A cancer survivor, he loved traveling throughout the western United States and spending time with his family.

Charlie's beloved wife, Lillian, passed on Sept. 10, 2011. They married August 3, 1941, and shared their lives for 70 years together. Their love for each other is eternal. Other surviving family members are daughters, Judy Elizabeth Carmody (John) of Crystal River, Fla. and Patricia Jean May (Jim) of Fallbrook, Calif. and son, Charles Rodney McComas (Jayme) of Carmel. He was preceded in death by daughter, Susan Jane Lagle (Jerry) of Ft. Wayne.

Grandchildren are Chris Sheneman of Hamilton, Ohio, Lisa Praetzel of Lakeside, Montana, John Sheneman of Apple Valley, Minn., Andy Pierce of Torrance, Calif., Mandy Pierce of Anaheim Hills, Calif., Cammie Griffith of Pittsboro and Andrea Barnett (Chase) of Huntersville, N.C. There also are 10 great-grandchildren.

Surviving siblings include Marlene West and Ginnie Falkener. Deceased siblings are Fred, Jack, Red, Bud, Raymond, Garnet, Barney, Grace, Carol, Dorothy and Lucille.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville.

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, at the funeral home with the Rev. Chris Sheneman officiating.

Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. Military rites will be conducted by local veterans organizations.

Funeral directors Greg A. Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart H. Parks are honored to conduct the service for Mr. McComas.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.