Charles Henry Stender Sr.

Charles Henry Stender Sr. of Clarendon, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was 88 years of age.

Charles was born June 28, 1934 to the late George Henry Stender, and Pauline Francis (McKibben) Stender. He was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and Ouachita Baptist University. He was a coach and teacher at various school districts including Clarendon, Stuttgart, Pine, Bluff, and Little Rock.

He was a member and deacon of Clarendon First Baptist Church.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life Jeanne Frances (Crabtree) Stender. She passed away three days prior to their 62nd wedding anniversary; two brothers, Paul, Stender, and Bobby Joe Stender, and sister, Shirley Nolte.

Charles is survived by his son, Charles Stender Jr. (Rose); daughter, Paula Frances Bass; grandsons, John C. Stender (Victoria) and Paul Langley (Melanie); granddaughter, Cayla JeLin Bass; and great-grandchildren, Wyatt C. Stender, Brodie Langley, and Avery Jo Langley. A special mention to Wilma Smith who provided care and companionship after Jeanne’s passing. The family appreciate the love and care you provided our dad.

Besides being active at his church, Charles and Jeanne volunteered in mission fields. He was a member of Rock Builders, Church in a Day, Campers on Missions, the Gideon’s, the Optimist club, and the Lions Club. They volunteered extensively with church camps like Camp Paron, Camp Lonsdale, Siloam, Springs, and the like.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at First Baptist Church, 224 Washington St., in Clarendon, Arkansas 72029, with funeral services following at 11 a.m. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

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