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Charles Wayne Brickell

Charles Wayne Brickell, 80, of Caraway passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, Jonesboro, Arkansas with his family by his side. Charles Wayne was born on March 17, 1938 to the late Charles and Lucille (Johnson) Brickell in Caraway, Arkansas. He lived all of his life in Caraway. He graduated from Caraway High School in 1957. He married his high school sweetheart, Glenna Fletcher in 1958. He served in the United States National Guard for six years, 1956-1962. After retiring from farming, he was a long time employee of the Thermogas Company where he later became manager. His hobbies included flying model airplanes, tending to his garden, and watching western movies. He was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and watching them play sports. He was their biggest fan and supporter. Charles is survived by his loving wife of sixty years: Glenna Brickell of the home; one daughter: Cindy (Bruce) Easley of Osceola, Arkansas; one son: Mike (Rene) Brickell of Caraway, Arkansas; five grandchildren: Jeremy Williams, Anna Brickell, and Abby Brickell all of Caraway, Arkansas, Amanda, (Justin) Etter, and Blake Easley of Jonesboro, Arkansas; five great grandchildren: Caroline Etter, Ryan Etter, Jack Etter, Madalyn Easley, and Ben Easley all of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one sister: Mary (Danny) Branscum of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one brother: Danny (Sandy) Brickell of Sikeston, Missouri, and a host of other family and friends. Funeral service will be Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Church of Christ, Caraway, Arkansas at 12:00 p.m. with Jerry (Chub) Qualls and Eddie Dunigan officiating under the direction of Faith Funeral Service, Manila, Arkansas. The family will receive visitors at the church from 11:00 a.m. until time for the service. Burial will be at Caraway Cemetery, Caraway, Arkansas with Wayne Heidelberg officiating. Pallbearers: Eric Branscum, Tommy Carner, Blake Easley, Don Fletcher, Dickie Hill, Ronnie Wahn. Honorary Pallbearers: Rudy Anderson, Dairl Anderson, Ricky Austin, Tim Brickell, Lynn Haag, Jarrel Mahan, Jim Redding, Mike Rhodes, JL Shortnancy, Charles Watson, and the Caraway High School Class of 1957.The family would like to acknowledge the staff on the 4th floor of NEA Hospital and the staff of Arkansas Home Hospice Providers for their care and loving support during Charles’ illness. A special thanks to Dr. Brock Harris. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Arkansas Home Hospice Providers.

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  1. Pam Mangrum, says

    Glenna, Mike, Cindy, Jeremy & family, My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. I am unable to attend the services, but, I am with you in heart! Charles Wayne was such a kind, easy going man who was loved by many. I pray that all the happy memories you have will help you through the days ahead. Love you all!

  2. Terry Coggin, says

    My prayers go out to all you family members, who are all good friends of mine, for the loss of Charles Wayne. He was truly a good friend to me and to all of us. He was genuine,the real deal and he was always upbeat and positive. He will be missed.

  3. Melba And John David Merryman, says

    Our prayers are with you and your family wish we could be there to celebrate his life with you

  4. Don And Kayla Mangrum, says

    Charles was one we looked upon as always kind and encouraging. God Bless all the family and especially Glenna. Our love to you. Don and Kayla Mangrum

  5. Gail (meurer) Earnest, says

    Sorry for the loss of your dad,praying for your family in this hard time. Love you Gail

  6. Rena' Self, says

    Praying for you and your family. So sorry for your loss

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