of Batesville, AR
November 29, 1942 - July 16, 2014
Charles Richard Nail, 71, died Wednesday July 16, 2014, in Batesville.
Born in Cushman, AR November 29, 1942, he was the son of Gracie Marie (Clark) Nail and the late Raymond J. Nail. Charles was a true Pioneer fan, an All-Star football player for Batesville High School in 1961 and enjoyed watching the Pioneers on Friday nights. He married Julia Massey in 1962. He attended Arkansas Tech and Arkansas College. He worked for Mack Farm Dairy and retired from McKesson Pharmaceuticals.
Charles enjoyed working on the farm and restoring antique autos. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge no. 10 and a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Julia Nail, mother Gracie Nail, children Cynthia Willis (Danny), Beth Boyce, Clark Nail, and Christy Dodd (Lynn), 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Nail, brother Larry Nail, and a son-in-law David Boyce.
The Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Batesville. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chuck Sweet, Terry Womack, Robbie Frances, Charlie Vanbenschoten, Jeff McGee, and John Bradley.
Honorary Pallbearers are Marion and Tim Thompson, Rex Griffin, Greg Clark, Jason Cutrer, Mike O'Brien, Dwayne Becknel, Johnny Barland, Robert Trania, Bud Plaisance, Mickey Reis.
Visitation will be Friday, July 18, 2014 at Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville from 5-7 p.m.
Joe knew Charles from high school and the parts store where Joe worked. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers for the family.
Joe Konkler
Julia and Family,
Jim & I are so sorry for your loss. We are lifting you up in prayer during this difficult time. "God is our refuge and strength".
When we traveled to Batesville it was always nice to see and visit with Charles and Julia. We will see only Julia now but Charles will never be forgotten. Rest in piece old friend
Julia and family,
I only knew Charles because of his Dodge truck but I always felt like I was talking to an old friend whenever he was in for service or calling to make an appointment.
He was always very kind and seems like he always had a smile on his face.
I am grateful to have gotten to know him, if only for a short time.
God bless all of you,
Galen Schatzman
Julia and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Sending Love and Prayers to everyone. Take comfort in knowing he is in Heaven and sitting high on the Mountain to watch over the ones he loved.
Julia and Family, I was so saddened to read of Charlie's passing. All my school friends always seem like family to me. I was so glad to see and spend some time with you and Charlie at our Batesville gathering in Hot Springs some years ago. May God Bless you and you Family and give you strength through this hard time. Love you much! janie
Thinking of you And your family Beth. Love always.
Jo and I were deeply saddened to get Kay's message about Charlie. I can't remember a time I didn't love Charlie Nail. We have Julia and the family in our prayers.
Julie sorry to hear about Charles all I can think about is the wonderful pies he could make. He was a good friend.You and your family are in my prayers sorry I can not attend his service.
Theodora
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Cecil and I are so sorry to hear about Charles. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Julia and Family, my sincere sympathy for you in the loss of Charles. Seems like only yesterday that we were all in school together. You and your family are in my prayers.
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to the Nail family.
Julia, I was shocked and so sorry to hear of Charles' death. My thoughts and prayers are with you, him, and your family. Annalee
Julia and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Charles' death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My family always thought so much of you and your entire family.
Dear Julia and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Charlie. You guys are in my thoughts. Love, Pam
Julia, Clark and family,
We are sorry to hear the news of Charles' passing. We'll miss hearing his stories when he came into the store.
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Ridout Lumber Company of Batesville
Charlie was a good friend and one of the nicest persons I ever knew. The sadness of his passing brings back so many fond and comforting memories of our school days. I will miss him terribly, but I will always remember the good times we had. Julia, you and your family are in our prayers. God bless you all. Jamie and JoAnn Davidson.
I was never so shocked when the news of Charles passing on came. We were friends for about 60 years. I'll miss seeing you at your moms every morning. As time passes on so do we but it is never pleasant. Julia our prayers are for you and the family. We loved Charles very much, we love Julia and children and we love Gracie so very much. God bless all of you.
We are so saddened about the loss if Charles. Jake and Sam loved this man so much, as well as the rest of your wonderful family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Gates Family
Beth I'm so sorry for your loss. Just know you and your family are in my prayers.
Thought and prayers are with you. Sorry we are out of town with Eastern Star visits and will not be able to be there
Dear Julia & Family,
We are saddened by the loss of Charlie. Our thoughts are with you all. We will always remember our dinners, fishing trips and good times. Ron & Sharon
Julia, we've known you and Charles since almost the first of your marriage when we lived across the street from you. We've always loved you and your family and will miss Charles more than I can tell you.
Love, Carol
Julia, Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Charlie will be missed by all who knew him. I loved his stories and sense of humor. He loved his family. Don and Kelly McSpadden
To ALL of my second family........I am so sorry for your loss! May GOD comfort you during this most difficult time. I will forever remember all the memories of daddy Charles.So glad he got to fix those beans, fried tators and cornbread for us! Love you all!!!
Dear ones,
My heart is broken for you and for me, for. he was a dear friend and I am praying for you.
I am still stunned so these puny words are too little to express how sorry I am.
Always,
Jennie
May the Lord bless your family and give you comfort and the peace that passes all understanding.
We were shocked and very saddened to learn of Charlie's death. He was such a character. I don't think I ever had a conversation with Charlie that he did not make me laugh. He truly enjoyed life.
You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sonia and Harold
Julia & Family,
My thoughts are many when it comes to memories of our lives together. I can see Charles now, swatting the flies, at Aunt Gracie's Birthday Party last year. All of you are special and I know God will give you the strength, each of you need, during this time of loss.
Love always, Elaine, Mike, & Josh Harrison
Dear Family...Hard to believe, I was just with Charles Wednesday AM at Cardiac Rehab. Of course, we shared some stories and jokes, but I will miss more than that. This fall , will look up at his place in Pioneer Stadium, realizing he now has the best seat in the house.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, will miss my buddy tomorrow, and every day.
Dick
Julia we are very sorry for your loss. Charles was a great person and had a good sense of humor. He will be dearly missed. We send you our prayers for you and the family.
Julia and family, I am so saddened to learn of Charles passing. Please know you are in my thoughts during this time. My most sincere condolences to all of you.
So sorry for the families loss . Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord surround you in His love and give you comfort and peace.
In Christ,
Bryan, Laura & Marley Anderson