of Valley Springs, AR
September 7, 2016
Charles Trammell, age 61, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016, with his wife of 36 years by his side. He was born May 12, 1955, to Carl Dee ''Peck'' and Helen Charlene (Arnold) Trammell. He graduated from Valley Springs High School and the University of Central Arkansas with a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership. He married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Williams, in July of 1980 and both returned to their hometown of Valley Springs for careers as educators.
Charles dedicated his life to the Valley Springs School and community and would tell anyone he met that he ''bled green.'' Over the years he was an administrator, teacher, encourager, coach, and mentor to thousands of students and teachers in the Valley Springs School District. ''Mr. T.'' loved working with kids; one of his favorite parts of being superintendent was opening the doors and greeting the car riders each morning before school. He treated every student with love and respect and met each one with a huge smile. He was an avid Tiger fan and hardly ever missed a Valley Springs sporting event.
He was an equally dedicated and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Valley Springs, serving in various programs and leadership positions. However, nothing brought him more joy than spending time with
his wife, two daughters, grandchildren, and family, perfecting his tomatoes and garden each summer, cooking family meals on his Big Green Egg, and
going to St. Louis Cardinal baseball games.
Charles leaves behind his wife, Sandra; his daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah and Lincoln Hough of Fair Grove, Missouri and Emily and Bryan Diaz of O'Fallon, Missouri; his grandsons, William Hough and Brody Diaz; and a granddaughter on the way.
He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, James and Carolyn Trammell; his sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Glenn Coleman; his in-laws, Curtis and Nina Williams; and several nieces, nephews and other
dear family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Dee and Stella Trammell, Hazel Morton, and Hugh Arnold, a beloved uncle, Dennis C. ''Dink'' Trammell; and an infant brother,
Louis Burl Trammell.
Visitation was Friday, September 9, 2016, at the First Baptist Church Valley Springs.
Funeral services was Saturday, September 10, 2016, at the Valley Springs High School Gymnasium.
Interment was in Crawford Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Jim Trammell, Jason Trammell, Craig Coleman, Kevin Coleman, Trevor Williams, Lincoln Hough and Bryan Diaz.
Honorary Pallbearers: The faculty and staff of Valley Springs School and his church family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Valley Springs Foundation, P.O. Box 640 Valley Springs, AR 72682 or the First Baptist Church of Valley Springs, 4444 Hog Creek Rd. Harrison, AR 72601.
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38 Condolence(s)
Jerry and Amelia Lovett
Saturday, September 10, 2016
we were very sorry to hear about Mr. Charles. He was a great person. You are in our thoughts and prayers .
Wesley Lovett
Saturday, September 10, 2016
I am sorry to hear about Mr. T. He was a wonderful man. Have alot of memories of him at Valley High School. He will be greatly missed. Your will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carla Murray
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Sandra and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of loss and reflection.
Love to you,
Carla
Paul and Debbie (King) Sheehan
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Many prayers for this family! May God wrap you all in His loving care....giving you strength and comfort in the days to come!
Natalie & Kendall Collins
Friday, September 9, 2016
Sorry for your loss.
Randy & Glenda "Paul" Keeter
Friday, September 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls Sandrs. God bless.
Nona Baker (Kee)
Friday, September 9, 2016
I am so so sorry for your loss. I loved Mr. T every since he was my teacher. Then my kids had him as a Superintendent and they loved him as well. He was so kind and he loved all the kids. He was so caring and loving and will be missed greatly. My prayers are with you as we say goodbye to a great man. He will always be in our hearts at Valley forever. May God bless you and give you peace through this hard time. Mr. T is watching over you in Heaven and will continue in cheering the Tigers on. We love you Mr. T. Until we meet again.
Bill and Teresa Wood
Friday, September 9, 2016
Thoughts and Prayers go out to Sandra and all of Chuck's family. A mountain of a man who will be missed by many.
Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
Bill and Teresa Wood
Donna (Hancock) Bleth
Friday, September 9, 2016
I am so saddened by this news. There are many wonderful memories of being neighbors and friends over the years. Charles and his parents were so special to our family.
Sandra, may you and the girls, find comfort in knowing what an incredible pillar of the Valley community he was.
Ilah Morrison
Friday, September 9, 2016
Sandra, So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lou Annis Kelley
Friday, September 9, 2016
My love and heartfelt sympathy to each of you.
Becky Clement
Friday, September 9, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sandra and the family. Mr. T was an awesome educator and all around person. He is one of my fondest memories of my days at Valley. He will be truly missed by many.
Linda Trammell Caststeel
Friday, September 9, 2016
Sending prayers for the Trammell family during this time of sadness. Charles was loved my many.
Berniece Trammell
Linda Trammell-Caststeel
Dorothy Young Taylor
Friday, September 9, 2016
Sandra, Karen, James and your families, my heart goes out to each of you during this time. My memories of Charles are most vivid back to our days at Everton and the Methodist Church where our families attended. My thoughts and prayers will be with you this weekend and in the days following as you get through the healing process and can remember all the happy times and memories with a smile.
Christina & Jeremy Shatswell
Friday, September 9, 2016
We are saddened to hear the news of Charles' passing. He was such an inspiration to many, a true picture of how a man should be, and just an absolutely wonderful person through and through. He will be greatly missed, but will live in the hearts of those that had the joy of meeting him. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as the journey of a great man comes to an end. May God bless you all and keep you wrapped in his love and comfort.
Chelsea Gratias
Friday, September 9, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss! Mr. Trammell was a great man. He made it a point to get to know the students. You could tell he had a big heart and loved his job. He will be missed by so many.
Barbara Martin Bradley
Friday, September 9, 2016
So sorry Sandra.
Ed & Teresa Reed
Friday, September 9, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. May God provide strength and comfort in the upcoming days and weeks. Mr. T will truly be missed. He was a wonderful man. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Gerald Pederson
Friday, September 9, 2016
Prayers & condolences to the Trammell family, Anytime I heard his name I think about Valley Springs Basketball games from when he played!
Vicky Norton
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Sandy, Sarah, Emily and families, I just want to tell you that you're in my prayers. You have a lifetime of special memories, and the comfort of knowing you'll be together again. Love to you all.
Vicky
Carol "Cartwright " Godfrey
Thursday, September 8, 2016
I have so many great memories of Charles and our years at Valley Springs. My heart aches for your family and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry and Dianna Grace
Thursday, September 8, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie Harris
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Sandra & Family, I am so sorry to hear about Charles! My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I pray God's healing into your lives.
Joey and Jami Henry
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Susan Summitt Duck
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Sandra, was so sorry to get this news. I'm praying for your family.
Monica A. Hollis
Thursday, September 8, 2016
We have you close to our hearts and in prayer. May your memories and your strong faith in God see you through this most difficult time and bring you peace. He was a wonderful man and I feel privileged to have known him. Peace be with you. Monica, Curt, & Caleb Hollis
Renee' Wallis Thieme
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Sandra I'm so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice Shanks
Thursday, September 8, 2016
To the Trammell family. I leave my heartfelt condolences for your family. I met Mr. Trammell once when Valley Springs played a basketball game here in Imboden. I respected immediately. My daughter, Kellie Shanks adored him. For all that he stood for and the fact that he reminded her so much of her granddad. Heaven has gained a wonderful man but that doesn't make being left behind any easier so your family will be in my prayers. God Bless You.
Alfred "Hoot" Simmons
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Sandra, Sue and I are so sorry for your loss. Charles will be deeply missed by all for he was a Mans' man. He went full bore at whatever He did. I'll always remember the times Deer hunting on Red River with Him, John, Dan,Tweeter, and our fire builder JIm Baker. Prayers for the whole Family.
JENNIFER RICHARDSON
Thursday, September 8, 2016
SO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND GREAT TEACHER..HE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY BY ALL THOSE TIGER FANS AND FRIENDS...EVEN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS I CAN STILL REMEMBER HOW BIG OF A HEART HE HAD..HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY..
Wes Sisco Family
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Sandra & family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. I left Valley Springs school after my 6thusband grade year so I never had him in class but his smile and kindness to me for years touched me deeply. He was a great man and will be missed.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wes, Melissa, Tyler, Emma, Abbi & Lexi Sisco
Erika Everson
Thursday, September 8, 2016
You were a great teacher and person overall. You will be greatly missed. Prayers for all family, friends, and students. Past and present Tigers. Loves.
Julie Cone
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Dear Sandra, Sarah, and Emily,
I was saddened yesterday by the news that "Mr.T" had passed away yesterday afternoon. He was a sweet guy with a big heart and a deep love for God, his family, and his community. My heart aches for you as you go through this tough time.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have such fond memories of all of you, and you still mean the world to me, even though many years have passed since our time at Valley Springs.
Love,
Julie Cone
Brad Tramell
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Great man teacher,husband,father and grandfather.. A true leader and a man I always looked up to..Will never forget him..
Lori Ruhwedel
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Sandra, my heart is broken to hear the news about Charles. Like everyone is saying and knew that he was Valley Springs and everyone loved him. If I ever has a problem or a question I knew he would either fix it or had the answer. My Mom's family (Lowery) knew the Trammell's and just lived up the road when they were young. Mom said that she even babysat Charles when he was a baby. She would say I know Charles, I changed his is diapers, lol. I remember when my Grandmother Lowery died he told me that he had a lot of memories of her and the pretty room she had and then he gave me that laugh. He will never be forgotten, my boys respected him as their coach, if it was peewee or t ball, teacher and leader. I could go all over and when I said I was from Valley they always said that they knew Charles Trammell from Valley Springs. My thoughts and Prayers are with you , Sarah and Emily. <3
Judy White
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Dear Trammell Family,
I share in your loss. Everyone does! Charles was everything that anyone needed him to be....a friend, a counselor, a coach, a leader, a sympathizer, a cheerleader, a disciple of Jesus. I treasure the fond memories of many ball games....especially ones where someone tried to steal home plate against him. I am thankful that I shared with him his last act of service at First Baptist Valley Springs, the Pastor Search Committee. I will miss him as Moderator of our Business Meetings...short, sweet, and to the point with Robert's Rules of Order! God bless all of you. He was a great man and a wonderful human beings.
Don and Lynn Chandler
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Sandra and Family,
Don and I were so saddened to hear the news of Charles' passing. What a kind and generous person he was, but more importantly what a Godly man he was; such an example for us all. We pray for God's peace and comfort for you all, now and in the days to come.
Beverly Taylor
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Sandra and Family...So sorry to hear about Charlie, you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through the days ahead. Our faith in the Lord pulls us through difficult times and I know that you and the girls will remain strong as he would want you to. May he bless in this time of sorrow.