of Benton, AR

August 2, 1939 - August 14, 2023

Charles Eugene Tadlock, 84, of Benton passed away on August 14, 2023. He was born August 2, 1939 to the late Jessie Mae "Tot" Turner Tadlock of Warren. He is survived by his wife, Alexis Reid Tadlock of Benton; his son, Charles Craig Tadlock (Phyllis Romero) of Plano, Texas; his daughter, Cymber Leigh Tadlock of Pine Bluff and two grandchildren, Katie Elizabeth Tadlock and Andrew Charles Tadlock. He is also survived by his brother, Larry Tadlock of Sherwood. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 56 years, Kathleen Marie Snell Tadlock of Sheridan and Charles and Alexis's daughter, Spivey Kathleen Tadlock. He was a thoughtful leader, a humble servant to those in his community and a loving spouse, father and grandfather.

Charles graduated from Warren High School in 1957 and from Hendrix College in 1961. He was proud to have played on the last Hendrix football team before it suspended play for 50 years. There, he served as captain, earned all-conference honors and was selected to the Little All-American team. He was inducted into the Hendrix Sports Hall of Honor and has continued to be a dedicated supporter of Hendrix throughout his lifetime, including serving on the Alumni Board of Governors and the board of the Warrior Booster Club. He also earned a Masters degree from the University of Arkansas in 1968. He began his professional career as a teacher and head football and track coach at Charleston, where he coached multiple state championship cross country teams, won district coach of the year honors 7 times and was selected to coach in the state All-Star Football Game.

Charles moved to Sheridan in 1981 and spent the last half of his life as a beloved pillar of the community. He was assistant principal and then principal of Sheridan Junior High/Middle School until his retirement in 2007, then continued his support of Sheridan schools as a member of the School Board for several years thereafter. He was an active member and leader at First United Methodist Church of Sheridan. His community service included being a member of the Grant County Election Commission, serving on the Legislative Committee of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association, serving as President of the Grant County Retired Teachers Association and being a member of the Democratic Party State Committee.

Charles loved track & field and he was the meet referee for approximately 100 state championship meets in track & field and cross country. For his accomplishments as a meet referee and coach, as well as his individual accomplishments in the sport, he was inducted into the Arkansas Track & Field Hall of Fame in 2005. He also served on the Hall of Fame board for many years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Sheridan, P.O Box 357, Sheridan, AR 72150.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd. North Little Rock, AR. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 17 at First United Methodist Church, 100 East Church Street, Sheridan, AR.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
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