of Lead Hill, AR
October 12, 1935 - February 16, 2013
Charles L. Dunlap, age 77, died February 16, 2013. Charles was born on October 12, 1935 the son of Garvin and Ruth (Eoff) Dunlap.
Services for Mr. Dunlap were Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Visitation was Friday at the funeral home. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery following the services.
Pallbearers were James Barrick, Brandon Mace, Trevor Mace, Eric Lovelace, D.J. Collins and Vince Stewart.
Honorary pallbearers were Jack Holt, Jackie Joe Hudson, Bud Dietz, Sam Scroggins, Danny Villines, Sam Tinsley, James Riggs, Roy Vannoy, Bill Parker, Brock Riggs, Robert Holt and John Taylor.
Charles is survived by his wife Charlene (Lewis) Dunlap of Lead Hill, AR; daughters Debra Harp and husband Carl of Lead Hill and Tina Ames from Lowell; step children, Steve Simmons and Carol Sands; brother Garvin Dunlap and wife Lavone; 10 grandchildren, Misty Creamer, Mindy and husband Eric Lovelace, Mandy Collins and husband D.J., James Barrick and wife Jennifer, Amber Ames, Brandon Mace and wife Justina, Lacy Frost and husband Chad, Tori Simmons, Trevor Mace and wife Jessica and Cassidy Sands; 7 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Charles was classified as a Nuclear Vet having served in the Navy for 4 years and being involved in the nuclear testing of the atomic bombs. He was stationed in Kodiak, Alaska, in 1954. He served in Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Adak Aleutian Islands, Phillipines-Suvicady Navy Base, Bakini Atoll-Enewetak Atoll, NVC Territory, ship USS Boxer CVS21, 8 months then Bangkok before returning home.
Charles worked for Magness Buick more than 20 years as a front end alignment tech. He loved spending time outdoors. He and Charlene traveled in their RV out West, especially Colorado, for many years. They spent time on those vacations riding their ATV's in the Rocky Mountains and sightseeing. He enjoyed deer and elk hunting and the challenge of long range shooting for prairie dogs in the Western states. When he wasn't enjoying the outdoors you could find him many days around the fireplace sharing stories at Jack Buddy Holt's store with friends.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to the Cedar Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Dorothy Taylor, 14711 Cedar Grove Rd., Lead Hill, AR 72644.
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14 Condolence(s)
Bill & Ann May
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We remember Charles from working on our car at Maganes and Square Dancing.
Great Guy!
Debra Akins
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Debbie & family You all are in our thoughts & prayers.May God comfort you in you time of sorrow.
Bob and Patsy Astorino
Thursday, February 21, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss.
Von & Loretta Foresee
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss.
Von & Loretta Foresee
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Thinking of the family today, our prayers are with you we had a lot of good times togather, when we were young the time has sliped away so fast Von went to Charles room at the hospital .but he had gone home,so sorry that Von did not get to see him. Von & Loretta Foresee & Argie Jackson
Wally & Doris Erspamer
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Our deepest sympathy is with you in this difficult time.
Chuck & Dodie O'brien
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Our thoughts are with you.
Ross Carter
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
For Charlene and family my deepest sympathy go out to you during this time of loss.
Charlie was a good man and someone I considered a friend, he had a lot of friends and we along with his family will miss him dearly.
Ann Sanders
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Debbie and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann Sanders and Bill Strickland
Doris & Margie Vannoy
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
You are in our thoughts & prayers. Margie & Doris Vannoy
Roy & Marilyn Vannoy
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Charlene & family
Our Prayers and deepest sympathy are with you during this time. Charlie will be greatly missed. We have lots of good memeries hunting,fishing and shooting that will never be forgoten.
Roy & Marilyn
Billie Pond
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Debbie, Tina and family please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dina Greene
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
My deepest, most heartfelt sympathies & sorrows go out to your during this time of loss. Charles was a wonderful man & he will be truly missed by many friends & especially his family.
My prayers will be for God's peace & comfort for all of you during this time of loss.
Dina Greene
Jim Conner
Monday, February 18, 2013
I liked him very much, so very sorry.
The Conner Family