Charles Derek Criniere 1978-2022
Charles died suddenly on August 27, 2022, when he was hit by a car while on a bicycle, leaving behind his wife and 10 children, 9 of whom are still at home. He was a devoted husband and father who deeply loved his family. Now the Criniere family is left in what seems like an impossible situation. However, the community is responding in amazing ways and the family is carrying a message of great hope!
Charles was a graffiti artist on the streets of Chicago until his faith in Jesus radically changed his life. He was a Deacon at Grace Point Baptist Church and a beloved public school teacher in Grandview, Missouri. His whole mission in life was to bring lasting change to the next generation.
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THE MEMORIAL CYCLING JERSEY
This is the official memorial cycling jersey for Charles Criniere. The Kansas City Cycling Community hosted a massive cycling event called "Bright Lights" for Charlie." This high-visibility memorial jersey commemorates Charlie's life, that event, and will help to keep cyclists safe while spreading Charlie's story.
Let's Give Back!
Charlie devoted his life pouring into the next generation teaching in the public school system and in Christian Ministry. This family has a long history of giving radically of their own time and money, and now is the time for us to rise up and give back! Let's shower this family with financial abundance so that Megan and the Children can move into the future with all they need to continue to spread Charlie's legacy.
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Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress - James 1:27 CSB
Inspiring Videos About Charlie
Wow! This Response! Launching a James 1:27 Membership
Bright Lights for Charlie Memorial Ride || Thank You from the Criniere Family!
It's Gonna Be Alright - Inspired by the Amazing Life of Charles Criniere
Charles Criniere and His Faith?
A LIVING HOPE
Tragedy hit us when we lost our wonderful Charlie. This world can be very cruel which shows how far it has fallen from its original design. When Charlie woke up and got on his bike that day no one ever expected that it would be the day he would breathe his last. However, Charlie was blessed with 44 wonderful years which is less than most but more than others. The reality is that all of us will face the grave one day. When Charlie was a young man he encountered Jesus Christ who radically changed his life. Since that day Charlie's greatest joy was to share the good news of Jesus Christ who is offering eternal life to all who will respond! As a family, we bitterly grieve his loss but we have great hope because of the promise that we will be reunited with Charlie very soon.
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Mailing address for Donations: Grace Point Church -10415 Chestnut Dr, Kansas City, MO 64137