Texas man's obit blasts him as possessing 'no redeeming qualities' (SFGate/Houston Chronicle) [View all]
By Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle Updated 12:26 pm, Friday, February 10, 2017
It seems that viral obituaries are all the rage these days, with writers making sure the deceased are remembered on their way out the door.
There have been obituaries mentioning Hilary Clinton, Donald Trump and even ones that read more like a treatment for the next Matthew McConaughey movie.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, enter the obituary of one Leslie Ray "Popeye" Charping of Galveston, Texas. Charping was a veteran and Naval boxing champion, but that about was the only positive thing said about him.
Charping died on Jan. 30, 2017 after a fight with cancer, aged 74. This was, according to the obit, “29 years longer than expected and much longer than he deserved.”
“He leaves behind 2 relieved children; a son Leslie Roy Charping and daughter, Shiela Smith along with six grandchildren and countless other victims including an ex-wife, relatives, friends, neighbors, doctors, nurses and random strangers,” the obit continues.
And it goes downhill from there:
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