Charles was born on January 10, 1930 in Fort Smith. He was raised by his mother and father, Cara and James Henry Hern. He served in the US Army from 1948 to 1954. He was a member of the Fort Smith Police Department from 1962 until his retirement in 1984, after 22 years. He also served for 11 years in security for the Arkansas Air National Guard from 1984 to 1995. Charles was a member of Cavanaugh Freewill Baptist Church.
Charles enjoyed watching western movies, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, bowling, spending time with his family, and his best friend and companion Corky, who never left his side.
He was preceded in death by his son Charles David Jeffers.
Charles is survived by his wife of 58 years Gloria Jean, of the home; his son Steven Edward Jones and wife Cindy of Fort Smith; granddaughter Kendra Jones of Fort Smith; and Granddaughter Megan Jones Foote and husband Chans of Fort Smith.
Funeral will be Friday August 7, 2015 at 10 am in the chapel at Fentress Mortuary. Family will visit with friends Thursday August 6, 2015 from 6pm to 8pm at Fentress Mortuary.
Pallbearers will be Chans Foote, Anthony Morse, Charlie Click, Vernon Pulliam, Jim Furlow, and George Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be retired Fort Smith Police Officers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Fort Smith Municipal Police Association Attn: Mike McCoy 100 S. 10th Fort Smith, AR 72901, the Children’s Ministry of Evangel Temple Assembly of God 1110 S. 12th Street Fort Smith, AR 72901 or online at http://www.excitinget.com/, or the Donald W. Reynold’s & Phillip’s Cancer Support House Cancer Support House 3324 South “M” Fort Smith, AR 72903 http://reynoldscancersupporthouse.org/
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