Charles "Charlie" Edward Ashcraft

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Thursday, May 14, 2015
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel
201 Pine ST
West Memphis, AR  72301
Thursday, May 14, 2015
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Potters Cemetery
Lepanto
Lepanto, AR  72354
Charles "Charlie" Edward Ashcraft

of West Memphis, AR

February 6, 1938 - May 11, 2015

Charles E. ''Charlie'' Ashcraft, 77, of West Memphis, Arkansas formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas died Monday, May 11, 2015 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mr. Ashcraft was of the Baptist Faith, the 911 coordinator for Crittenden County, former president of Crittenden County Search and Rescue where he served for 33 years and was a founding member.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Martha Ashcraft of West Memphis, AR; two sons, Christopher Ashcraft (Tina) of Olive Branch, MS; Tony Ashcraft (Lynda) of West Memphis, AR: four sisters, Betty Cockrell of Turrell, AR; Mary Slack of Lepanto, AR; Patsy Thompson of Marshall, AR; and Sandra Dover of Jonesboro, AR: four brothers, Jack Ashcraft of Moline , IL; Billy Ashcraft of Marked Tree, AR; Gene of Lepanto, AR; and Dennis Ashcraft of Harrisburg, AR; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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29 Condolence(s)
Lyda Reynolds n Debbie Hyder
West Memphis, AR
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Sorry for your lost,Charlie was one of the nicest person we knew

Charles & Barbara Sneathern
Marion, AR
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Monday, May 18, 2015

Martha and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Charlie and Barbara

Peggy Ashcraft Peterson
Georgetown, TX
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Friday, May 15, 2015

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with Martha and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember mostly Uncle Charlie's smile and laugh. Rest in Peace Uncle Charlie.
Love
Peggy

Debra Ashcraft Jansen
Elgin, TX
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Friday, May 15, 2015

Within our hearts, the ones we love are never really gone. In spirit and in memory your legacy lives on. God Bless you !
Uncle Charlie we will miss you.
Debbie and James Jansen

Jerry and Patricia Padgitt Walters
Horseshoe Lake, AR
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Friday, May 15, 2015

Martha, Chris and Tony; I am so sorry to hear that Charlie has gained his Angel Wings. I know that he will be missed a lot, but you will see him again in the future. God has added another bright shining star to the universe that will be shining down on all of you.

Stan Griffin
Marion, AR
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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Ms. Martha, Chris and Tony, I'm so sorry for your lost. Mr. Charlie was a great man and well liked. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

jean bartoush
maumelle, AR
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Thursday, May 14, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss,,may GOD be with you and your family,,

Janie Townsend
West Memphis, AR
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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Martha,
I'm so sorry about "Your Charlie", I, know you miss him terribly but you will be together again. I'm praying for you and yours.

Love,
Janie

Renita & Foster Rash
West Memphis, AR
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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Martha

Charles was a great asset to our community and will be greatly missed.

You and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time. god be with you.

Linda G. Williams
MARION, AR
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Chris, Tony and family Mr. Ashcraft was always so nice and good to help me when I would call him. I hate that he has left us. My heart goes out to you all. I will be lifting you all up in my prayers. Look to The Lord for He will comfort you day by day.
Love In Christ,
Linda G. Williams

bobby smith
marion,
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Tony and family I'm so sorry for your loss but one thing for sure heaven is a much better place!! God bless you all!!

Jolene Sanders
Proctor,
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Chris, Tony, and Ms. Martha, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Charles' passing. I ask God to please keep all in his Loving Grace, in the trying times. Just Lord surround a of the family, and his friends in your Loving arms.. GOD's Blessing's bestowed upon all.. Jolene

CHARLES & CAROL TACKER
MARION, AR
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Dear Martha,

Please know you have our deepest sympathy on the of loss Charlie. I know that there is little that we can say to console you but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love you

randy dugger
Kensett, AR
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Prayers to the Ashcraft family,Miss Martha, chris and Tony, Charles was a Great man and friend, he was an asset to the community and county, Charles would always have something to say to me to make me laugh, especially when it came to used cars ! Charles I'll see you later on.

Sherry & Allen Fincher
West Memphis, AR
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Martha, Tony & Chris
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We pray that God will comfort you in the days ahead. Charlie was very well liked in our community.

Kathy Wood
Turrell, AR
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Prayers for the family. Mr. Ashcraft will be greatly missed.
He was an Great man

terry merritt sr
marion, AR
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

thoughts and prayers go out to martha and family.so sorry for your lost. i hade the previlage to get to know charlie the day we sat at the table at bill's grill and put together what it is today crittenden county search and rescue.the county has lost a good man.

Mary Kelly
West Memphis, AR
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Martha,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Charles. My prayers go out for you and your family.
Mary

Teresa McCain
West Memphis, AR
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Martha, Chris, Tony, and Family,
I am so sorry to learn about the loss of a man who was such a loving husband and father and such a caring, helpful asset to this community. He will be missed by us all.
I pray that God's peace and comfort will sustain you during this difficult time and in the days to come. My thoughts and concern are with you all.
Sincerely,
Teresa

Janie Wilson Aycock
Fayetteville, AR
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Praying for all of you to have peace and comfort at this time. So sorry for your loss!

Wand Ramsey
Timbo,
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Martha we are so sad to hear of the passing of Charlie. I know your heart is broken and we will keep you in prayer. He was a great guy and loved by many. He will surely be missed May God bless and keep you strong. Love to you. Dwayne and Wanda Ramsey

Jerry and Martha Simpson
HORSESHOE LAKE,
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Martha we are so sorry to hear about Charles, Our prayers are with you and your family. Heaven has gained a great man.

Robert McKinney
West Memphis,
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Ms Martha, you know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys, Charlie is one of a kind and loved by many! Me and mama love y'all and got you all in our thoughts and prayers!!

Jack Ashcraft
Moline, IL
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Although the miles between us keep us apart, please know there is no distance between our hearts. May you rest in peace Uncle Charlie.

Lots of Love,
Jack, Angie, Eric and Marc Ashcraft

Jack Ashcraft
Moline, IL
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Although the miles between us keep us apart, please know there is no distance between our hearts. May you rest in peace Uncle Charlie.

tammy merritt couch
atoka,
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

MRS MARTHA TO HEAR ABOUT MR CHARLIE. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE
WITH U AND THE BOYS...

J and Sheila Southard
Marion, AR
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Our condolences and prayers to the family. Charlie will be missed.

Karen Scheller
Sumter, SC
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Charlie was a sweetheart. He always had a smile on his face and never knew a stranger.

May God be with you during your time of need.

Rodney Davis
Heafer, AR
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Condolences to the family. MR. Charlie
will be missed.