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Charles Lewis Mandt of Lithia Springs, GA 8/30/1942 -2/17/2012 Chuck was the son of the late Virginia Nearman and Charles Mandt of Charleston W.V. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Carol "Ruth” Branscome Mandt, four children and six grandchildren. Charles "Charlie” L Mandt II and Tasha of Lithia Springs Brielle Lynn Mandt Charles " Chase” L. Mandt III Julia "Julie” Lorraine Mandt Danielle "Paige” McGuirt Marc Edward Mandt Jacob Charles Mandt Marc Edward Mandt Jr. Linda "Lynn” Kay Mandt William Preston Lovell Brother, Robert "Bob” Ernest Mandt of Cross Lanes, WV Chuck is a member of The First Baptist Church of Douglasville where he enjoyed playing the piano for over twenty years. He was blessed with the gift of music and honored by Steinway Pianos as "A Steinway Artist”. He was a member of Atlanta Musician’s Union local 148-462 and a well known Jazz and Gospel performer, also an instructor, author and recording artist. He was an Army Officer and Vietnam Veteran. He taught mathematics in public school in WV, DE, and GA and Chattahoochee Tech and Kennesaw State University. He worked at IBM for 17 years in computer sales and as a marketing manager. He served as president and later Chairman of the Board of "Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park” Chuck was a life member of VFW and life member of DAV, member of Douglasville American Legion and a member of Battle Hill Masonic Lodge #523. Charles Lewis Mandt known as "Chuck” loved music and people. His heart and door were always open with a word of encouragement and inspiration for all After battling cancer, Chuck made a video to help others going through that battle. He fought cancer three times praising the Lord in all things. He has inspired many to greatness and brought hope and happiness to numerous others. The Lord was his companion and he saw the road was getting rough and the hills hard to climb so he called his faithful servant home. Chuck is happy there but he didn’t go alone…part of us went with him when the Lord called him home. Chuck was a child of God and he is now with his Father. There will be a memorial service and a celebration of his life at First Baptist Church of Douglasville, GA Feb. 26, 2012, at 2:00 pm with refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: First Baptist Church of Douglasville 5900 Prestley Milll Road Douglasville,GA 30135 770-942-5481 Or to Ruth Mandt (for help with expenses) 6333 N. Sweetwater Road Lithia Springs, GA 30122 770-944-0148
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
September 2040 - Certified Steinway Artist June 1, 2010 - June featured member of the Greater Marietta Music Teachers Association GMMTA May 10, 2010 - Chuck launches his Piano Studio at Southern Keyboards. Click for info. May 1, 2010 - Chuck releases his latest CD "I Take Requests". Click to Listen
KEY PERFORMANCES
September 1, 2010 - Chuck master class for GMMTA on jazz improvisation at Southern Keyboards More. March 13, 2010 - Chuck concert at Southern Keyboards, Marietta, GA 7pm for prospective piano students November 9, 2008 - Chuck inducted as an International Steinway Artist October 12, 2008 - Chuck plays the Georgia State University Jazz Pianists Summit
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