of West Memphis, AR

February 9, 1952 - March 28, 2021

Charles Thomas McAteer passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 69. Charles was born in Memphis on February 9, 1952 to parents John and Marie McAteer.

Charles later in life married Karen Beshires and the two were married in 1986. Charles was retired from Travel Centers of America where he was a shop manager. Charles was a devoted member of St. Michael Catholic Church in West Memphis. He was an avid sports fan and especially loved golfing with his buddies and you would be hard to find a bigger LSU Tiger or Memphis Tiger fan. He loved spending time with his friends and family. When he was able, he always cherished the times he could spend with his grandchildren and made sure to attend any events involving them. Charles was proud to be able to tell people he knew and was personal friends with Elvis Presley.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Karen McAteer and his daughter Jessica Ford and her husband Kevin of West Memphis. He leaves two grandchildren who will forever miss and cherish memories of their grandfather; Elijah Wayne Ford and Gracie Bell Ford as well as a brother, John Michael McAteer of St. Helena, California. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation for Charles will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at St. Michael Catholic Church at 1:00pm with Rosary after at 2:00pm and Mass at 2:30pm. Burial will take place after at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.

The family requests in Lieu of flowers that a donation be made to St. Michael Catholic Church or West Memphis Christian School.

Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will be following guidelines issued by the Arkansas Department of Health and the CDC regarding COVID-19. Social distancing of at least six feet must be practiced and all funeral attendees must provide and wear their own mask.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com