Charles Dennis Waits, age 64, of Xenia, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born May 10, 1960 in Xenia, the son of Charles Vernon and Clara Frances (Mason) Waits.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters: Deedria Lowman and Carol Ann Waits.  He is survived by his daughter, Whitney (Clyde) Vaughan; sisters: Dena (Bob) Bailey and Deborah Waits (John Hurley); grandchildren: Karsyn, Weston and Kerrigan; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Tuna was a great man. He loved to golf, fish, play softball, play cards or build anything to keep him busy and outside. He was a man that liked to live off the land, he rode his bike any chance he got. To know him was to love him and if you knew him he had a nick name for you even if you didn't like it. You could hear him coming from a mile away before you could actually see him. He loved food especially chicken, potatoes, and anything from McDonalds. He loved to give gifts and be around those he loved just as long as the stay wasn't for too long. He was well oved and well known everywhere he went. He lived and loved by his own rules. One of his favorite sayings was "if you fly, I'll buy" and "I love you, you ain't gotta love me back but I love you." So one last time, "Fly high Tuna. We all love you, you ain't gotta love us back, but we love you!"

A celebration of life is pending.