of West Memphis, AR
August 2, 1925 - August 31, 2014
Charles Lee Montgomery peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 31st, 2014 in St George, Utah. He was born August 2, 1925 in Forrest City, AR. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles Lee Montgomery Sr. and Callie Ferguson Montgomery, his brother Thomas Montgomery and two of his sisters Mildred Watts and Caroline Walters and his grandson Steve Montgomery. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years Frances Montgomery. He also leaves behind two brothers Bill Montgomery (Marie) of Van Buren, AR. and Art Montgomery (Pat) of Sunflower, AR, a sister, Patricia Dingler(Larry) of Weatherford, TX, a son Richard Montgomery(Betty) of Moore, OK and a daughter Lea Ann Montgomery Denson of Hurricane, UT. He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren-Chris Montgomery (Michelle) of Plano, TX, Debbie Meek(Jerimy) of Moore, OK, Lynlea Kizer(Kerry)of St. George, UT , Chance Denson, Andrew Denson and Nicholas Denson and 7 great grandchildren- Brandon and Jenna Montgomery, Matt and Will Montgomery, Mason and Jackson Meek and Ellie Kizer. In the late 1930's, he quit school to take care of his parents and siblings and joined Franklin Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Camp here in Arkansas. He was in active duty in the US Navy during World War II. He moved to West Memphis in 1969 where he and his family lived until this past month when he moved to Utah. He was a masonry contractor and worked until April of this year. He never met a stranger. If he didn't know you, he knew someone that did know you. He was a Christian, a hardworking man and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a 33rd degree mason. He was loved by many and will be missed.
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10 Condolence(s)
Joanne Webb
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Dear Frances, Lea Ann, & Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Condolences from your hometown folks and especially your friends at the old First National Bank, Marianna, AR.
Dot clements
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Our condolences to the Montgomery family...May you find peace in the Lord as you face these difficult days ahead. Jerry & Dot Clements.
Billie Abbott Dias
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Dear Francis and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Charile. He taught me how to ride a mini-bike when I was a little girl...he had such patience! He absolutely adored his family. And like everyone else has said....he always had a smile on his face. He is now in heaven and as believers-followers of Jesus Christ, we will see him again.
"What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see. When I look upon His face, the One saved me by His grace. When he takes me by the hand and leads me to the promised land, what a day glorious day that will be."
All my love,
Billie
Denise Sumner
Friday, September 5, 2014
just wanted to give my condolescense to the family .. I have many memories witrh him over the years at his gas station. He was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly by many . God bless the family and many prayers.
Pamela Coulter
Friday, September 5, 2014
Mr. Charlie was the nicest man that anyone would ever want to meet. He always had a big smile on his face. He will be missed. My prayers are with his family.
Pamela Coulter
Karen McAteer
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Mr. Montgomery sat behind my family and I in Church on Sunday mornings. His grandson Nick and my granddaughter Gracie always played together during the service. He was a wonderful man and always asked about my family when they were not there. He loved us and we knew it. You will be missed by my family Mr. Montgomery. God bless your family. Prayers be with you all!
Phyllis Judkins
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Frances and family, please know that Larry and I are praying for you during this sad time. We have the rock-solid truth that for Charlie, being absent from the body is present with our Lord; not because he was a great husband, father, grandfather, friend or because he helped people, (although he was all of those things and more), but because he had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We have so many great memories of our families getting together, camping and having fun for many years. May God grant you the peace that passes all understanding and give you strength during this time. Love, Larry and Phyllis Judkins.
JAMES AND NINA BUSBY
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
WE WERE NEIGHBORS FOR MANY YEARS. WE HAVE ALOT OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES,WENT CAMPING AND DID ALOT OF FUN THINGS TOGETHER.WE WILL CERTAINYLY MISS YOU CHARLES. YOU NEVER MET A STRANGER.YOU WERE A WONDERFUL NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND. OUR LOVE TO YOU FRANCES AND LEAANNE OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF GRIEVE.
Shannon Busby
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Charlie was a wonderful man. Everybody loved him. Always a smile!! I worked at Fidelity like Shirley. Saw him just about everyday with that smile. Didn't know that they had moved or that he was sick. Loved him.
Shirley Rudd
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
I met Charlie when I worked at Fidelity Bank with Phillip Brick. He was a wonderful man to all of us. He always had a kind word and a smile to brighten your day! He loved having those fish fry's!!. Rest in peace Charlie. You will be missed dearly.
Your old friend from Fidelity, Shirley.