Charles Edward Lake, 75, of Bedford, passed away on May 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 11, 1950, to the late Oren Lake and Jenny Turpin Lake. On August 13, 1973, he married Carrie Lake, who preceded him in death in 2025.

Charles was a member of Guide Pointe Church and a former minister of Apostolic Faith Assembly. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Over the years, he worked in many roles, including minister, carpenter, dump truck driver, handyman, and mechanic. Charles was known for his generous heart and willingness to help others—he was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back. He took great pride in his time as a race car driver, driving the lucky No. 7 car in sprints and modifieds. Above all, he deeply loved his family.

Charles is survived by his children, Charles Edward Lake Jr., Brian (Brandi) Lake, and Carrie (Jeremiah) Turpin; grandchildren, Evan, Clayton, Ella Mae, Parker, Rylan, Brooklyn, Gabby, Alexis, Nick, Ginger, Brandon, and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Harper, Grayson, Maverick, Hudson, Carter, Brezlin, Kyren, Oaklynn, and Rilynn; honorary grandchild, Ciera; sisters, Janet Sears, Debbie (Rick) Walls, Brenda Lake, and Tammy Brock; brothers, Joe Lake and Forrest Lake; and several nieces and nephews. Special mention to Tommy and Mindy Busch, who were great friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Lake; his parents, Oren and Jenny Turpin Lake; his brother and best friend, Steve Lake; his sisters, Martha May, Sue May, and Cheryl Richardson; and his children, Michelle, Ginger, Jeffrey, and Melissa.

Funeral Services for Charles will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2-26, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes, 818 18th Street, Bedford, Indiana 47421, with Pastors Chris Perry and Christopher Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg, with full military honors provided by American Legion Post 33.  Visitation will be help on Wednesday at Ferguson-Lee Chapel from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes is honored to care for Charles and his family during this time.

Condolences and memories may be shared and flowers ordered, at www.ThorneFunerals.com.