Charles graduated from Cedarville HS in 1956 and from Grand Valley State in 1963 with a B.S in Education and a major in Industrial Arts. His began his career as a teacher and transitioned to Buildings Maintenance roles at Los Angeles Baptist College and Wheaton College from which he retired after 27 years in 2003.
Charles married Genola Rose Tettaton in Amherst, OH on January 25, 1964. They celebrated 52 years of marriage in 2016 before Genola’s passing on April 29, 2016. They had 3 children, Lisa (Leonard Watson), Steve (Erin), and Aaron (Jaye T.).
Charles was a faithful follower of Jesus and was always devoted and active in a local church, serving often as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon or Committee Member. His dedication, consistent church attendance and involvement impacted many lives and served as an example to all who knew him. His intense work ethic and sense of responsibility characterized every aspect of his life.
He is survived by all three of his children and their spouses along with his 5 grandchildren: Lisa & Leonard Watson; Steve & Erin Marshall, Paxton & Calianne; Aaron & Jaye T. Marshall, Jackson, Lily, and Emma Grace. He is also survived by his Brother-in-Law, Dick (Linda) Lapp, and nieces Karen (Kim) Gerber and Laura Lapp.
He was preceded in death by his Wife, Genola, and his Sister, Linda (Lapp).
All are invited to visit with Charles’s family from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 5 at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Funeral services will begin at 11:00. Burial will follow in Pinnacle Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boundless Grace Baptist Church building fund by making checks payable to Boundless Grace Baptist Church and sending them to Boundless Grace Baptist Church, 222 Little Flock Drive, Rogers AR 72756.
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Boundless Grace Baptist Church Building Fund222 Little Flock Dr, Rogers, AR 72756
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