of England, AR
August 24, 1965 - December 29, 2022
Charles David Richards, 57, ''Charlie or Dewbaby'' as some knew him, passed away suddenly December 29, 2022.
He was born August 24, 1965 in Pine Bluff, to Jo Ann and Charles Derwood Richards.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Doyle and Mona Pettit and Ike and Elsie Richards.
Also, Uncle Doyle Jr. and Patsy Pettit, Ike Richards Jr., Billy Jo Richards and Aunt Mary Ruth Richards Watson.
Charles David was an avid hunter, fisherman, bowler, softball player and die hard Dallas Cowboys football fan!
He was a 1984 graduate of England HS where he played basketball, baseball and football. He played football for the UCA Bears until 1985 when he sustained a knee injury.
He is survived by his soulmate of 10 years, Ruth Ellen Bullock Richards, whom he had a high school crush on and dated at UCA.
Children, Megan Richards of Stuttgart, Chelsea (Nathan) Persons of Humphrey, Neil and Sierra Wiethorn of Dallas, GA.
Grandchildren, Kacie Jo and Tilden Persons.
Uncle Jerry and Kathy Pettit of Coy, AR, Billy and Chelo Pettit of North Little Rock, AR, Vicki (late Dwight) Pettit of Pensacola, FL and Sheila (late Jimmy) Cannon of Whitehall, AR.
Anyone who knew Charlie, more than likely knew him as Dewbaby. He received that nickname when he was a kid and it stuck all these years later. For years he played coed softball across the state, where he met many lifelong friends.
Visitation will be at Roller Funeral Homes England, AR on Monday January 2, 2023 from 5-7 PM.
The Funeral Service will be held at Landmark Baptist Church England at 1:00 PM January 3, 2023.
Burial will be held at Crocketts Bluff Cemetery following the service.
Memorials can be made to:
Landmark Baptist Church
P. O. Box 177 Hwy 165
England, AR 72046
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24 Condolence(s)
Libbie Terry Dougan
Friday, January 6, 2023
Dear Ruthie, et al, Please accept my sincerest condolences, on the death of Dewbaby. I am asking The Holy Spirit to pour His peace and contentment, comfort and joy, down over you all, like warm honey. Blessings to you all. LTD
Mary Beth Moore
Friday, January 6, 2023
Dear Ruth-
So very sorry to hear about Charlie! May he rest in peace. You are in my heart and prayers.
Missy Glenn
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss ! Sending up prayers your way .
Jack and Peggy Williams
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Jack has fond memories of time spent with Dewbaby. I'm speaking for Jack now. He said he deer hunted with him; worked some with him and watched him grow up with them both living right there in Tomberlin. Jack was much older than Dewbaby but, nevertheless, they were good friends. He will greatly miss him.
John Slaughter Jr
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Your friend Lil Slick i'll miss ya Dew
You can go fishing on that Golden Pond now!
Jim Edwards
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
My brothers and I grew up with Charles David and his family in Tomberlin. We had a lot of good times back then. That is where the name "Dewbaby" originated from. He will be truly missed.
Jim
Shannon Deanne Williams
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Ruth, My heart is breaking for you and the family. Know that I am here for you during your time of loss.
Patricia Carter-Lewis
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
I don't think Dewbaby ever met a Stranger, if he did, he played it off well...I Count Myself "Blessed" to have known Him. My Heartfelt Prayers for his Beautiful Wife Ruth, and His Close-knit Family.
Jana Hearn
Monday, January 2, 2023
Rest in peace Dewbaby
Katherine Brewer-Bell
Monday, January 2, 2023
Miss you dearly classmate remember all the go times we all had growing up
Danny and Kathy Pool
Monday, January 2, 2023
So sorry. Prayers and love to the family.
Sandi (Sandra Wiggington) Sweatt
Monday, January 2, 2023
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family!
Ike Richards 111
Monday, January 2, 2023
Charles you will missed,sorry I didn't get down there to visit.
Thomas& Melanie Wise
Monday, January 2, 2023
Sending lots of prayers Mrs.Ruth for you and the family during this difficult time.
Ashley Browning
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Prayers for peace and comfort.
Brenda Sallee
Sunday, January 1, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers going up.
Sincerely,
Brenda
Calvin Reed, Sr & Barbara White-Reed
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Heartfelt condolences for your family. The Lord is with you in your grief and holding you close. Praying for you and your family.
Norma McCoy
Sunday, January 1, 2023
I personally have never met Charles, but am a longtime friend of his wife Ruth. We have known each other over 35 years. We still try to get together a few times a year to visit and have a good time. I cannot imagine the pain she is going through and hope her friends, their friends and both families will see her through. We will be there when you need us. Love you, Norma
Angie Chaney
Sunday, January 1, 2023
I knew Dewbaby my whole life. Prayers for your family
Clara Bounds
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Ruthie, so sorry for your loss . Prayers for your family
Jamey Pennington
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Dew was my first roommate at UCA and was a friend ever since. Everyone that met him always come to live him. We kept in touch all these years even though our lives took us in different directions. I'm glad to call him a brother and may God ease his pain. Love you Dew.
Robby Blessing
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Ruthie and family, I am sorry for your loss and you are in my rhoughts and prayers.
Karel Ortega
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Ruth,
I am praying for you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Karel
Harold Holladay Jr
Friday, December 30, 2022
Your friend junior