Del was born to William and Esker Charlesworth in Collbran, Colorado where he grew up on the family ranch until he joined the Marines in 1952. He is the last of 9 children.
Del was a barber in Grand Junction for 55 years with his brother, Bert, at Bert and Del’s Clip Joint. He touched the lives of many people throughout generations in Grand Junction.
Del is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Jo; his sons, Paul (Mare) Charlesworth, Darrell (Dorie) Charlesworth; his daughter, Cindie (Rob) Downs; his grandchildren, Connor Charlesworth, Mackenzie Brown, Chance Charlesworth, Caitlyn Charlesworth, Tyler Pruitt, and Spencer (Shana) Pruitt; and his great granddaughter, Lillian Pruitt. Del will be missed by everyone who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his grandchild, Carter Charlesworth.
A memorial service will be held at Callahan Edfast Mortuary, 2515 Patterson Road – Grand Junction, on February 6th, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Honors will be presented at the chapel at the beginning of the service.