Michael Thomas Charles was born on December 6, 2002 in Salina, to Connie Harzman and Christopher Charles.
Michael passed away unexpectedly at his home near Hope, on June 7, 2022. Michael lived most of his life in the Wichita area and graduated from East High School with the Class of 2021.
He loved and was exceptionally skilled at video games, whether playing with friends for enjoyment or competing in gaming tournaments around Wichita. One of his favorite games was Super Smash Brothers. Michael was gifted in technology and built his own computers. He enjoyed Anime, Spider-man, and comic books. Michael was a natural caregiver to people and animals and he was often known to be helping his father or hanging out with his dog Poco. As a Certified Nursing Assistant at Legacy at Herrington, his care for others was evident in everything he did and he was contemplating starting LPN school.
Michael is survived by his parents, brothers; Joshua (Kelly) Harzman, David (Natalie) Harzman, and Xavier Charles, Grandmothers; Brenda Wendell and Georgia Kay Charles, Uncles; Mark (Theresa) Wendell, John (Cindy) Charles, Aunt; Laurie Hickle, and many, many cousins.
Throughout his nineteen years, Michael touched multiple hearts and was deeply loved by all. The family will host a private celebration of Michael’s life June 30th, 2022. An E-sports scholarship at Wichita State University is being created in his memory.