Charles Russell Chappell of Berryville, Ark., was born September 17, 1941, in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., to Charles and Virginia Chappell. He retired after 20 years of service to his country; U.S. Army Special Forces, Sgt. 1st Class. He was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. His interests were golf, fishing and woodworking.
Charles passed away December 21, 2021, in Springdale, Ark., at age 80.
Charles is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Chappell; son Charles Chappell and wife, Cynthia, of Berryville, Ark.; daughter Elizabeth Trowbridge and husband, Tim, of Eureka Springs, Ark.; granddaughter Anna Summers and husband, Justin, and their children Cooper, Cara, Carson and Cole of Berryville; grandson Wesley Chappell of Los Angeles, Calif., grandson Curtis Chappell and wife, Shelby, and great-grandson Charlie James of Berryville; grandson Nathaniel Trowbridge; granddaughter Chandra Bautista and husband, Rumil, and great-grandson Peter of Houston, Texas; granddaughter Emily Still and husband, Hank, and great -randson Benjamin of Bentonville, Ark.; grandson Thomas Trowbridge of Berryville,; sister Sherry Meroney and husband, Dennis, of Georgia; brothers Forrest Chappell and wife, Peggy, of Virginia; Howard Chappell and wife, Joyce, of Florida; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
He is preceded by his parents Charles and Virginia Chappell; sister Sandra Daughtery; brother Jerry Chappell.
Funeral service was Dec. 30, 2021, at Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel with Jerry Jennings officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Farmer Cemetery, P.O. Box 783, Berryville, AR 72616.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2021.