of Sulphur Rock, AR
May 16, 1936 - December 28, 2025
Charles E. Sherley, 89, of Sulphur Rock passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025.
He was born May 16, 1936 in Albion, Michigan to William Frank Sherley and Dora Ann Cottrell Sherley.
Charles was a hard working and caring person who loved his dog, Teddy. He graduated ASU in Jonesboro with honors in 2002 and was co-owner and founder of Choice Realty. Charles worked for the Arkansas Highway Department for 27 years as a project superintendent and then worked in construction at a private construction company after his retirement. He enjoyed building koi ponds, playing dominoes on Saturday nights, collecting coins and old irons, telling jokes and stories, and raising chickens. Charles was a devout christian, member and deacon of Sulphur Rock Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, whom he married September 2, 1955, Virginia Alice (Waits) Sherley of the home; two daughters, Dawn Moody (Steve) of Sulphur Rock, Beth Rouse (Burnis) of Georgetown; six grandchildren, Kit Horton, April Ward, Whitney Cupples (Lex), Burnis Rouse, Jr. (Breanna), Blake Rouse (Makenzie), and Forrest Rouse (Sydney); eleven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, and five sisters.
Pallbearers are Bret Ward, Jr., Blake Rouse, Burnis Rouse, Jr., Forrest Rouse, Steve Moody, and Burnis Rouse, Sr. Honorary pallbearers are Lex Cupples, the nurses of fourth floor central at White River Health, and the nurses and staff of Wood Lawn Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Sulphur Rock Baptist Church at 10:00am with Ronnie Toon officiating. Burial will follow at Sulphur Rock Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made in his memory to Sulphur Rock Baptist Church, 470 N. Vaughn St, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579.
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9 Condolence(s)
Linda L Grady
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Virginia, Dawn, Steve and family. Im sorry for your lost. You all are in my thoughts. Charles was such a nice man. I know you all will miss him. With love , Linda Grady
Betty Cockrill
Friday, January 2, 2026
Virginia and family, I am so sorry to hear about Charles. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Robert and Rebecca Pool
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Prayers for the family at this time of loss.
William Summitt III
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
I have fond memories of visiting Uncle Charlie and Aunt Virgina and the girls growing up. I always thought the house he built was so cool! Know that our prayers are with your family during this celebration of life.
Darlene Wiggins Jackson
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Prayers for Virginia an Dawn an Family, Charles looked so much like my grandpa Walter Sherley that every time I saw his picture it made my heart happy an I am so sorry too hear about his passing , Prayers for you all!
Bob and Gayle Armstrong
Monday, December 29, 2025
Your family is in our prayers.
Cliff (Red) Rutan
Monday, December 29, 2025
linda Thompson
Monday, December 29, 2025
Virginia so sad to hear of Charles passing .I enjoyed the time we shared while getting his hair cut .We always talked about how he loved family .my prayers are with you and your family .
Kimberly Shipe
Monday, December 29, 2025
My condolences to Virginia and family. I worked with you in transcription at WRMC. I remember you talking about Charles. May your memories bring comfort.