of Batesville, AR
August 4, 1941 - March 30, 2024
Charles Roe Thomison, 82, of Batesville passed away March 30, 2024.
He was born August 4, 1941 in Moorefield, Arkansas to William Roe Thomison and Sallie Elizabeth (Pool) Thomison.
Charles served the Lord as a member of Quail Valley Free Will Baptist Church and graduated from Batesville High School in 1959. In his early years, he sang in a gospel quartet and the choir at church and taught a teen Sunday school class. He served in the Army National Guard for 6 years and for over 46years he dedicated his life to serving others as a Funeral Director with Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, with 2019 marking his last service. His passion was helping people. He was a selfless, kind, loving, gentle, caring and compassionate man.
Charles loved to travel. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and dirt track racing at Batesville Motor Speedway and West Plains Speedway. Charles loved NASCAR and collecting NASCAR memorabilia. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his yard and planting his garden. He always videoed every holiday and event of his daughters and grandchildren and was always ''taking care of his people''. He enjoyed watching John Wayne movies, eating Ho-Ho cake, ice cream, honey buns, and tootsie rolls, and drinking Dr. Pepper.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Bonita (Davis) Thomison of the home; four daughters, Michelle Knabe (Chris) of Batesville, Shelly Swaim (Shane) of Locust Grove, Kim Coles (Kevin) of Desha, Nicole Driver (Dan) of Batesville; sister-in-law, Joyce Thomison; ''sister'', Kay Mullins (Thomison), nine grandchildren, Rusty Staggs (Chaney), Sydney Goodwin (Cory), Sawyer Swaim, Shaylah Swaim, Kameron Coles , Tristen Driver, Dillon Driver, Lakrista Knabe, Cameron Knabe (Rachel); eight great-grandchildren, Cayden Goodwin, Morgan Goodwin, Hardin Goodwin, Sophie Staggs, Leon Knabe, Silas Knabe, Henry Knabe, Kingston Knabe, and a host of nieces and nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jay; one infant sister, Lorene; one infant brother, Lonnie; one sister, Irene, and a special brother-in-law, Glenn Mullins.
Pallbearers are Rusty Staggs, Tristen Driver, Sawyer Swaim, Dillon Driver, Kameron Coles, and Cory Goodwin. Honorary pallbearers are Heidi Machen, Russ Staggs, Mark House, Bill Coles, Glen Smart, James McLean, Gary Davis, Bobby Davis, Alan Propher, and John High.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 5, 2024 at Quail Valley Free Will Baptist Church at 10:00am with Robert Jones and Dustin Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at Egner Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.
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35 Condolence(s)
Jeff and Lorelei Everetts
Thursday, August 1, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Charles passing. He was a kind hearted man and I know he will be missed. Prayers for the family. We are all better having known him.
Rodney Harris
Friday, April 12, 2024
Phyllis and family, so sorry to hear of Charles passing. A good friend and o very kind and gentle man. Called him “Charlie” at Allen’s Chapel. He loved gospel music and today sings in the heavenly choir. My thoughts and prayers are for you
Bonnie Hawkins and Janet
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Phyllis and your daughters , we just heard today of Charles passing. we are sorry for your loss. Charles helped us through the years with several funerals. It was a comfort having him there. He always greeted us with a smile and made the funerals more bearable. You had a wonderful husband and the girls a wonderful dad. We pray God will give you comfort and peace knowing he is now with Jesus.
John and Sarah Nail
Friday, April 5, 2024
Phyllis and girls,
We are so sorry for your loss. Charles was a wonderful man and friend. He will be missed by many. We appreciate the many services he helped us through. You are all in our prayers.
Mike and Debbi Davidson
Thursday, April 4, 2024
So Sorry for your Loss of Charles was a great friend and Neighbor of my father-in-law Toyi Davidson. he surely will be missed so Sorry for your loss may he R.I.P.
Donnie George
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Uncle Charles was the best that a man could be; He loved our God first and foremost. He loved his family in all the best ways he could, and set the finest example for all good family men. He loved our Great Republic and devoted years to its strength and example to the rest of the world. Uncle Charles was truly a great man. I pray that the love of Christ Jesus with His open arms surrounding Aunt Phyllis and all the family be a great gift of peace and comfort during these trying times of loss. But be of good cheer. For we shall all gather again one day in paradise.
Elaine Donley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Phyllis and girls you have so much to be proud of in your dad, he had a true calling in his work at Crouch he helped so many people with his kindness and caring toward them. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Gary Rounds
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
What a good man. When I think of Charles Thomison I always think of that yellow '65 Chevy. He was there and comforted countless numbers of people in their time of grief and despair. Phyllis we pray that God gives you and the girls the comfort that only He can bring in yours.
Gary & Sherry Rounds
Sharon Strecker
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Michelle, I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. Praying that God will wrap his loving arms around you and give the whole family peace and comfort.
Lila Harmon
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Michelle and all the family - We are so sorry for your loss - your dad was such a blessing to everyone who ever came to Crouch's Funeral Home - he was such a kind and caring person. Lila & Gordon Harmon
Pat watkins
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
To Phyllis and all the family,
My heart is saddened for you all in this time of sorrow. Charlie was a fine man and Heaven has gained a beautiful soul.
My prayer is that God comfort you and
Give you joy each time a happy memory of him comes to mind.
Love and prayers.
TOMMY L KRAMER
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Clay and Louise Hooper
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Phyllis and family, so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to him. May God bless you and keep you during these difficult times.
Barbara Reynolds
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Phyllis, Bob and I are sorry to hear of your loss and send sincere condolences to you and your girls. May God bless all of you with comfort and peace.
Bettye Kirby-Brazell
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Sweet Phyllis, I am so sorry for your loss! Charlie was such a wonderful man and friend to me and James during our time in Batesville. My heart hurts for you and the family because he will be so missed By all. He was the epitome of a great Christian, a great husband, dad, grandfather and a wonderful friend. I have been so blessed by his friendship that he shared with me and james. He was truly “one of a kind “. Love and prayers for you all. Bettye
Betty Burge Cockrill
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about Charles. My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families. I pray our precious Lord will wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort during these difficult times.
Connie Lawrence
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Phyllis, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength and comfort.
Tina Townsley
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Thoughts and Prayers to the entire Thomison family during the loss of such a sweet sweet husband, father and grandfather. I have such great memories growing up with all 4 of the Thomison girls, going to school and playing sports at Southside. I don’t know if there was ever a time that Charles and Phyllis did not attend their girls ballgames. Such dedicated loving people. Just a great family. I know Charles will be greatly missed, but to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Love to you all and continued prayers for the difficult days ahead.
Tina Townsley
Kevin & Becky Watkins
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Kev & I were so sorry to hear about Charles’ passing. He was a wonderful man who left a big impression on anyone who knew him. I have so many fond memories of him, his smile, hugs & laugh. You all are such a special family to us & we love you. Praying for the peace of God to be on you.
Todd, Resa and Stephanie Bolin
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
He was a loving and devoted family man. He was dedicated to each of you. You could mention any one of his family and he would light up with pure joy from his heart showing the love. You can talk about the memories because they are treasures to comfort your heart and soul in the days ahead. We are sending prayers and hugs to all.
Jean Burns
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Phyllis and all the family, I’m so sorry for the loss of your loved one. My prayer for you all is peace and comfort during this difficult time and all the days ahead.
Charlie was loved by so many people. “His People”. He was a special and kind man.
Bill loved Charlie like a brother and I will cherish all the fun times we had going to Branson and all the different places we went to eat.
Fly high dear friend until we meet again.
Steve and Dianne Kimbrough
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Dear Phyllis and family so very sorry for your loss.
Jean Burns
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Phyllis and all the family, my heart breaks for you all. Charlie was a precious soul that was loved by so many people. Bill loved him like a brother and I cherish all the fun times the four of us had together.
My prayer for you all is peace and comfort during this difficult time and for all the days ahead of you. Love to you all.
Pastor Brad Duncan
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Sister Phyllis, Michelle and I will always remember Bro. Charles and how kind of a man he was toward people. He was such a blessing along with you and your family to us. So sorry for your loss.
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU FOLKS!!!!
Pastor Brad
Karen Ragle
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. He was such a kind man and a presence in my life (through my mother, Barbara Mott) for many years. I remember hearing Charlie “stories” from my mom from their many years of working together. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family.
Jimmy and Ladene Bray
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Jimmy and I are so sorry for your loss, Phyllis. Charles was one of the kindest men I have ever known. Always friendly and pleasant to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Fount Foushee
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
So sorry for your loss. So friendly when he saw us he would make a point to tell us about his family. May God bless you and the family.
Bob,Carolyn Hughes
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
So sorry to hear of Charles passing he was a great man anyone knowing him had special memories of him. I have known him every since I was a kid. He will be missed dearly. Prayers for all.
Adam Ragle
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
We are praying for you all. Bro Charles was such a kind Christian man. Sorry for your lose.
Alan Vickery
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Will and Wendy Wilker
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
We always loved to see Charlie and Phyllis when we would come in to visit our parents from Florida. Charlie always made a point to say hi and that he was glad to see we made it safely and would give me one of his big hugs. He was a very sweet and loving man with a big smile. He will be missed.
Charles & Judy Swaim
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Charles was a very special and compassionate man who will be greatly missed. Prayers and love to all his family.
Sharon Dunnem
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
I am so sorry and I will keep you all in my prayers. know you are going to have some difficult days ahead . Love you all Sharon
Jean Ann Sherrill Bray
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
So sorry to hear this . Always thought the world of Charles . Kind hearted good man …
Tom & Pat Jernigan
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and all the rest of your family. I knew Charles when he lived beside my Mom & Dad's home, F.B. & Lorene Headstream, on Allen Chapel Rd. He played basketball with my brother, Benny and I in our back yard. I know I was young. He was such a nice person. He married Phylis, which we had played basketball together at Southside School. Such a wonderful family. Prayers for comfort at this hard time.