Charles “Charlie” Thomas Westfall, son of the late Isaac Wesley and Alma Agnes (Stilley) Westfall, was born Sept. 5, 1943, in Upton, Mo.,, and departed this life suddenly on Aug. 28, 2012, at his residence in Mtn. Grove, Mo., at 68 years of age.
Charles grew up and attended school in Texas County, Mo., and graduated from Houston High School in 1961. He was united in marriage to Edith Freeman on Feb. 25, 1967, in Mtn. Grove. This union was blessed by one son, Greg.
Shortly after their marriage, they moved to the Mtn. Grove community, where they made their home and raised their son.
Charles worked in government surplus, truck parts and metal recycling. Following his retirement, he and Edith enjoyed raising and selling pedigree dogs.
He was a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene in Mtn. Grove. He enjoyed attending services and visiting with his many friends.
Charles enjoyed spending time with his son. They liked to go on fishing trips, hunting, camping, and going to auctions. He was truly a good father to him, and they made special memories together over the years. He was also a “great” grandpa to his four special granddaughters. He loved spending time with them. He and Edith also enjoyed attending their sporting events.
Charles was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and neighbor. He will be truly missed by those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Westfall of their home; his son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Nico Westfall of Ozark, Mo.; four granddaughters, Hanna, Abby, Cecilia and Maggie; one brother, Amos Westfall and his wife, Verneal, of Houston, Mo.; one sister, Carrie Pierce and her husband, Billy, of Cabool, Mo.; and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors.
Funeral services for Charles Westfall were 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, in the Craig-Hurtt Chapel with the Rev. Jim Martin officiating. The Kellys sang “Peace In The Valley,” “Rock Of Ages,” and “Better Day.” Pallbearers were Vince Pierce, Steve Pierce, Tim Meyer, Jim Mazzocchi, Dwain Allmon and Leroy McCall. Burial was in the Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mtn. Grove, Mo.
Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.
