Ronald Lee Charles Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ronald Lee Charles, 66, passed away at 1:40 pm Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born February 10, 1954, at the family farm in “UBdam Holler” in Union County, the son of James E. and Bonnetta M. (Goleaner) Charles, one of 5 boys and two sisters. He was married on May 4, 1974, to Debra Ann Dover. While attending Shawnee High School he began his career as a journeyman bricklayer and specialist, a craft in which he worked for 42 years, and also as Charles Masonry. For 30 years, he and Debra owned and operated Trail of Tears Lodge, where many would come as strangers and leave as friends. They also owned and operated the former Trail of Tears Junction in Anna, IL. He was a certified outfitter, gun instructor and advanced open water scuba diver. He loved horseback riding, fishing, hunting, his Lincolns, vacationing and deep sea fishing in the Florida Keys. His best times were always with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Debra Ann Charles; their twin sons, Douglas Ray (wife Wendy L.) and Randal Dale (wife Heather D.) Charles; 7 grandchildren, Triston Douglas Charles, Alexis Danielle Charles, Ashley Cheyenne (husband Jacob) Kelley, Katie Lynn Charles, Sierra Nicole Charles, Alaina Brooke Charles, and Haleigh Dakota Charles; One great grandchild, Faith Lynn Guzman; Debra’s parents, Alfred D. and Charlotte A. Dover; Ron’s brothers, James Junior (wife Nancy) Charles, Jerry Dean (wife Kathryn) Charles, Donald Eugene (wife Barbara) Charles, David Wayne Charles; sisters, Sharon Kay Phillips and Deborah Sue (husband Rick) Morgan; his cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his great grandson, Landon Tyler Sadler. Visitation for Ronald Lee Charles will be from 11:30-1:30 on Friday, Oct. 16, at Valley Mission Cemetery. Graveside services will follow at 1:30pm. Followed by gathering at Valley Mission Church Community Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made at graveside or community center drop box. Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Lee Charles

February 10, 1954 - October 10, 2020