Crazy Charlie(Baton Rouge area) passed away from motorcyle accident
I know many of you from Lake Charles won't know Crazy Charlie, but a few will. He owned Blood River Landing near, or in, Springfield. Blood River comes off of the Tickfaw River not too far from the Prop Stop. He also was the winner on the reality show on TV called Giligan's Island maybe 3 or 4 years ago. They said he never complained, just got it done, whatever it took. I don't know how old he was, but I know he must have had the "old school" attitude as I like to refer to it. Maybe in his late 50's or early 60's. But I think he kept very busy and did a lot of things in his area, especially having to do with water. From what I know I think he started the Tickfaw 200 Poker Run, now getting to be one of the biggest around the country, and many other events raising money for his town. I believe he attempted or made some kind of record crossing the gulf of mexico in an offshore type boat. He loved the water I think even more than most of us do.
He was in a motorcycle accident on Hwy 22 near Springfield Tuesday, July 7th. I heard a car turned or pulled out front of him and he didn't live for very long. Sorry to hear this for a fellow boater. Me and Angelle met him once at Sunbun's on Lake Maurepas. So I don't know him, I know of him, and that he was well known in his area. I just wanted to let those of you know that knew of him. Probably those that go to the Tickfaw area.