Charles J.R. Newell, age 90, of Sleeper, Missouri entered his heavenly home on December 6, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Charles was born March 2, 1934, in Richland, Missouri; the son of John Homer Newell and Josephine (Godfrey) Newell.
Charles grew up around the Richland area and proudly served in the United States Army. After serving in the Army, he started working at Ford Motor Company in St. Louis, Missouri. Charles married the love of his life, Katheryn Berry, on September 21, 1963, in Lebanon, Missouri. After working at Ford Motor Company for 35 years, he retired in 1992, and they purchased a farm in Sleeper. He greatly enjoyed his time working on his farm, especially when the grandchildren and great-grandchildren were there to help, and also working alongside the family mowing the hayfields.
Charles loved his family dearly and was always faithful in his devotion to them. He cherished his relationship with his Lord and Savior and was a devoted member of Prosperine Baptist Church. He had a kind and gentle soul, was slow to anger, and never met a stranger. He always had a story to tell and a joyous and warm smile and contagious laugh. He enjoyed his morning coffee and sharing it with anyone that came to visit. Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Katheryn Newell of the home; 4 children Debbie Eidson (Allen) of Lebanon, Missouri, David Bradish (Cindy) of Montreal, Missouri, Pam Denton (Keith) of Lebanon, Missouri, and Mark Newell (Kim) of Eldridge, Missouri; 8 grandchildren Colette Kline (Lance), Michael Bradish (BriAnna), Terri Wilson (Ryan), Matt Stief (Heather), Josh Eidson (Danielle), John Newell (Brooke), Adam Newell (Mariah), and Josie Denton (Gabe); 19 great-grandchildren Robin Redd (Devin), Christian Kline (Sotera), Adrian Kline (Haile), Sheridan Bradish, Riata Bradish, Quincy Bradish, Shalee Wilson, Erica Wilson, Charity Stief, Sarah Stief, Amelia Stief, Jacob Stief, Madison Stief, Mathias Stief, Adalyn Eidson, Kaden Eidson, Grayson Newell, Karter Newell, and Benji Denton; 2 great-great-grandchildren Milo Twiggs, and Hunter Wendelin; many nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents John and Josephine Newell; brother Robert Newell; sisters Opal Hutton, Delcia Oliver, Rosie Carter, Lorraine Newell, and Pearl Tanner.
Friends will be received from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Home-Camdenton. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Home-Camdenton with Pastor Charles Roy Newell officiating.
Interment will be held at Hedges Cemetery following services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Prosperine Baptist Building fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 1270 S Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO 65020 (573) 346-2090. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.hedgesscottmillard.com.
