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Loys Charbonnet, IV, a beloved Miami resident, has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 54. He spent nearly 50 years at the Casterline Group Home, where he formed deep bonds and received loving care. His community and family remember him for his resilience and spirit. A memorial service will be held in Jacksonville, allowing loved ones to celebrate his legacy. Donations in his memory can be made to the Casterline Group Home and VITAS Miami Hospice.
Miami resident Loys Charbonnet, IV, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on September 6, 2025, at the age of 54. His death marks the end of a life filled with resilience and community support, particularly at the Casterline Group Home where he resided for almost 50 years.
Loys was born on October 17, 1970, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Caroline Hewes Charbonnet and the late Loys Charbonnet, III. He is survived by his mother, Caroline, and his sister, Caroline Helen Charbonnet. Additionally, he leaves behind extended family, including his Aunt Cynthia Hewes Speetjens and Uncle Gaston Hewes in Mississippi and Louisiana, respectively, as well as Aunt Jan Charbonnet Crocker in Virginia.
After living in Jacksonville until the age of six, Loys moved to Miami, where he became a cherished member of the Casterline Group Home. The home provided comprehensive care and support to Loys throughout his life. He received assistance from many dedicated caregivers, including Sharell Mike, Kai, Lillian, Charlotte, Renee, Geraline, Donna, E Price, Tee Tee, Eljin, Chris Gaviria, and Sherell Daniels, as well as the late Patty Casterline and her mother.
The support provided by Vitas Hospice in Broward and Dade counties has been highlighted as outstanding and comforting, ensuring his final days were filled with compassion and dignity. Loys also kept special friends in Jacksonville, such as Pat Setzer and Thelma Brown, who enriched his life, along with the late Mildred Eason. In his last year, he found particular comfort and support from Robbie Howell.
In honor of Loys’s life and contributions to the Casterline community, a reception is being organized in Miami for his group home family and friends. The Casterline Group Home remains a significant part of Loys’s story, reflecting the deep bonds formed through years of companionship and support within the facility.
A memorial service is set to take place in Jacksonville at a later date, allowing further opportunity for family and friends to celebrate Loys’s life and legacy. Those wishing to pay tribute to Loys are invited to make donations in his memory to two organizations: the Casterline Group Home and VITAS Miami Hospice. Donations can be sent to the Casterline Group Home, c/o Sharell Mike, at 10721 NE Third Court, Miami, FL 33161, or VITAS Community Connection at PO Box 645352, Cincinnati, OH 45264-5352. Additional details and options for online donations are available through VITAS Community Connection’s website.
Loys Charbonnet, IV’s passing is a profound loss to those who knew him and to the community that supported him. His life serves as a reminder of the importance of care and companionship, as well as the impact of community on individuals facing challenges.
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