of Conway, AR
August 8, 1950 - April 25, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Ralph York, Jr., of Conway passed away peacefully April 25, 2025, in Conway, Arkansas, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 74 years old.
He was born on August 8, 1950, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Charles Ralph York, Sr. and Billye (Anderson) York, where he grew up and graduated from Little Rock Hall High School and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from the University of Central Arkansas and after graduation undertook graduate studies in audiology at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma. While at UCA, he was a member of the Arkansas National Guard and Phi Lambda Chi Fraternity, where he was named National Man of the Year.
In his sophomore year in high school, he met his future wife, Victoria Ann Buchanan, at a band competition. After several years of courtship that included weekly drives to her hometown of Searcy they were married on June 28, 1970. They travelled the ups and downs of life together for the next 54 years.
Chuck devoted his entire professional career of 37 years to the service of others through his work as an audiologist at the Conway Human Development Center, where he was widely renowned for his regular fish fries and homemade barbeque. He was an avid outdoorsman and was most at home in the woods of South Arkansas at his beloved Club 11 deer camp. He also loved to fish and camp at Greers Ferry Lake, played recreational softball for many years, and was highly active in the lives of his children as a Scoutmaster and coach. He was a fiercely devoted and loyal husband, father, and friend, and there was nothing he wouldnt do to help someone he cared for, without expecting anything in return. He was a member of Grace Methodist Church in Conway.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the gentle souls at Gentiva Hospice who helped provide loving care during the last few weeks of Chuck's life, especially Samantha Stane.
He is preceded in death by his daughters Ashley Brooke York and Jayme Marie York, his parents Charles Ralph York, Sr. and Billye (Anderson) York, his brother Thomas York, and his sister Deborah York. He is survived by his loving wife Ann, his sons Andy (Mary Claire) York and Brad York, his sister Sharon (Sonny) Sawyer, his two grandchildren Buck and Anna Kate York, his brother and sister-in-law Bill and Anne Buchanan, two granddogs Charlie and Troy, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers will be Bill Buchanan, Tom Buchanan, Greg Griffith, Calvin Price, Mike Wilkinson, and Dal Burgess. Honorary pallbearers will be Skeet Morse and Johnny King.
Visitation will be Tuesday April 29, 2025, at 2:00 pm immediately followed by services at 3:00 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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27 Condolence(s)
Debbie Allison
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Thinking of and praying for your family today and always. All of you fought so hard for Chuck and I know you will miss him so much.
Charlotte Vann
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
I pray that God will comfort you, Ann, Andy, Brad, and all your loved ones at this time of sorrow … and give you peace in the days ahead.
Donna DeJarnatte Rosen
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
So sorry to learn of Chuck’s passing. We attended Pulaski Heights Elementary School and Hall High School together; I remember Chuck as a 6th grade crossing guard and as a fellow clarinet player, always with a kind and lively word for everyone. Prayers for all of his family and loved ones.
Chris and Leah Hutto
Monday, April 28, 2025
Dear Family.. Just a quick note to say we are thinking of you all. Chuck was a great guy and always a pleasure to be around. Chuck seemed to always be able to make me laugh while we were at CHDC. I guess in all the years we worked there each time a problem arose it always worked out and ended in a laugh. He was serious about his job responsibilities but also kept in mind that you have to stop and smell the roses along the way. Chuck did stop and smell the roses and made lots of friends along the way and was always kind and helpful to me and the guys at the Warehouse at CHDC.. I always appreciated him and know how he loved his family .He is with Jesus and will be waiting for you all to enter the gates as well to join him for eternity..Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Chris,Leah,Jennifer â¤ï¸
Paula Allen
Monday, April 28, 2025
My prayers for your loss. I went to high school and college with him. He was a great man.
Naomi J Brown
Monday, April 28, 2025
On behalf of the class of 1999 of Conway High, we the classmates of Brad would like to extend our deepest condolences to Brad, Ms. Ann, and the entire York family. Personally, I knew Mr. York from the many years he and my parents worked together at CHDC and I can say that he was the same, welcoming and kind person, every time I saw him. He was dedicated to his life's work and to his family. In the times of sadness and when it seems like the darkness will never fade, remember this: the body dies, the spirit doesn't. May Mr. York's spirit live on! We love you, Brad!
Jim and Karen Hutchens
Monday, April 28, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about Chuck’s passing. He was always such a nice guy!!
Prayers for all of your family .
Holly Haley
Monday, April 28, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Chuck’s passing. We worked together for many years at CHDC(in different areas). He was a fun person and very dedicated to his job and the residents he served. My prayers and thoughts are with the family in this time of grieving.
Lynn Garrett
Monday, April 28, 2025
I’m so sorry for Chuck’s passing, Ann. He was a wonderful man, and I know you and your family will miss him greatly. Thank the Lord for Jesus and our faith that you’ll see him again.
Jennifer DuVall Ethridge
Sunday, April 27, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Michelle Tindall
Sunday, April 27, 2025
I worked with Chuck for many years before he retired. He was one of a kind! He let us laughing ! He made the best homemade ice cream ever!!! He was a very dear friend and will be missed! After he retires he would stop by work periodically and say Hi and catch up on all the news! Praying for his family!!!
Mike Ferry
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Thinking of you at this time, may God bless...........
Marcia Tichy
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Ann and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss and you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Boyd Hancock
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Rip my friend
Linda Shock
Sunday, April 27, 2025
I worked with Chuck for several years at CHDC. His office was just down the hall from where I worked. I always enjoyed chatting with him. My condolences to his family.
Timothy Starkey
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Gods speed
Julie Groff
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Chuck, remembering years ago when we used to woo in the same place
Harrell Clendenin
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Donna and I extend our heart felt condolences to the family. Chuck was a long time friend from our college years and beyond. Peace be with you Chuck, may perpetual light shine on thee.
Mary Wells
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Dear Ann, Andy and Brad,
My heart is sad for your loss. a beloved husband, father and grandfather. A most loyal friend, Chuck will be missed. Memories of Chuck York are of a life well lived with great love and loyalty for his family and friends. May the Lord bless you and give you peace and comfort in those memories.
Mary Wells
Jerry w. Rogers
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Calvin price
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Chuck was a great friend and an excellent employee. He touch the lives of so many and made such a difference in their lives. May he rest in piece and may God shine his perpetual light upon him.
Sarah Rivers
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Ann am so sorry to hear about Chuck. He and you both did the Lord's work through your compassion to those in your careers. His fight of illness is over. Now he is watching over you until you meet him. A truly loving couple who helped this community so much. God's Peace be with you during this most difficult time.
Sarah Rivers
Cindy Beckman
Saturday, April 26, 2025
I’m so sorry to hear this. Prayers for your family during this difficult time.
David and Jane Bailey, Brooke Bailey Thomas
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Ann and Andy, and family, we are so sorry to hear about your loosing Chuck!! We will be praying for you all and for God to Bless each of you with peace and comfort, that only He can give you!!
Mark and Gayle Mullenax
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Dear Ann and family, we are sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all. Mark and Gayle Mullenax
Ray & Nancy Moix
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Dear Ann, Andy, & Brad, please know our prayers are with you and your family.
May you rejoice in knowing Chuck in in peaceful repose with our Lord and knows no pain any longer.
Betsy Newton
Saturday, April 26, 2025
George and I were so sorry to hear about Chuck. We want you, Ann, Andy. and Brad to know we will be praying that God will comfort each of you in the days and weeks ahead.