He was retired from McGehee Police Department, was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and of the Baptist faith. He loved fixing things and was a CB Radio repairman. He loved playing the guitar, was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and nature. He was a loving husband, father and pop. He studied and read the Bible faithfully.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Fran Proffitt Rea of Monticello; two sons, Charles Brandon Rea of Monticello and Troy Rea of TX; three daughters, Leigh Ann Jollie and Andy of Tacoma, WA, Bonnie Denise Hoover and Tim of Monticello and Lavonne Lesley and husband Gerald; two sisters, Patsy Burke of Hope, Phylis Williams of Benton; grandchildren, Mattie, Emma, Lacey, Gracie, and Caden; several nieces, nephews and other relative and friends; three special friends Jimmy Singleton, Al Barajas and George Strain.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. Steve Fleming officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(16)
Deana Simpson
Wilmar, AR Sunday, January 31, 2016 Mrs. Fran and family,I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Chuck's passing. I will miss running into him uptown and chatting with him. He was a great man and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
candy bray
monticello, AR Sunday, January 31, 2016 Fran and family, i am so sorry for your loss! I am praying for you all!Rev. Tommie Sr. & Margie Hudspeth
Dermott, AR Saturday, January 30, 2016 Your family is in our prayers. Chuck was a family friend and he will be missed by all.Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Friday, January 29, 2016 Dear Fran and FamilyI was so sorry to hear of your husband passing My thought and prayers are with you at this time,May you seek comfort in the loving arms of our precious Savior Jesus Christ
Hazel
BARBARA NEWTON
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, January 29, 2016 FRAN, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED HIM. PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 28, 2016 Brandon, I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family have my sincere sympathy!Larry Levi
Hot Springs, AR Thursday, January 28, 2016 Please accept our deepest sympathy. Carol, Larry and Mark Levimary lou cooper
monticello, AR Thursday, January 28, 2016 so very sorry, he was a good man, all ways trying to help people, we was talking about him the other day, that we have not seen him go by!! RIP praying for his family!!Kay Womack Hudman
Camden, AR Thursday, January 28, 2016 I am truly sorry for your loss (Jean told me last night). I will be praying for you and your family.Bo Phillips
Benton, AR Thursday, January 28, 2016 He is a very good friend of mine, and will be greatly missed.Stacy Lee Nolan
Sherwood, AR Thursday, January 28, 2016 So sad to hear of Chuck's passing... love you Fran! Praying for you and the family.Taylor Fuel
Clinton, AR Thursday, January 28, 2016 So sorry for your loss. We thought a lot of him and appreciated the friendship and fellowship we had with the entire family.Carla Bowen Ziesmer
Santa Fe, TX Thursday, January 28, 2016 Fran, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.michael jollie
bristow, OK Wednesday, January 27, 2016 I hope u are doing ok fran just remember he is in a better place now if theres anything i can do im here for u he will be missedTerri Fleming
Dermott, AR Wednesday, January 27, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss you will be in my prayers.Clara Cater
monticello, AR Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Fran my heart is breaking for you and the kids just know Im just a phone call away. If you need anything let me know. I love you my friend.