Charles William Hartsell

Charles William Hartsell, 79, passed away on March 25th, 2023, at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 20th, 1943, to the late William Hartsell, and Thelma Calvert Hartsell.

In 1948, Charles' family moved to Holly Grove. After he graduated from Holly Grove High School, he enlisted and joined the United States Navy and married Barbara Jo Hackelton on April 26th, 1964, and they spent almost 59 years together. Charles gave his life to his Lord and Savior during a Revival at Roe Missionary Baptist Church in June of 1965 and surrendered to the ministry. He would go on to pastor and serve in many churches holding many offices throughout several states. He was a faithful member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church for over forty years where he served as Children’s Church Pastor for 29 years as it was his passion to reach the lost for Christ while they were still young. Charles enjoyed spending time with his wife and two daughters, Gail, and Rita, on Arkansas lakes and rivers fishing for anything that would take the bait. He also enjoyed hunting various wild game with friends and family when the opportunities arose. When Brother Charles wasn’t serving God or spending time with family and friends he was an avid Tennessee Volunteer and Miami Dolphins fan.

Brother Hartsell wants to continue to Minister to the living and urges all to accept Jesus and looks forward to meeting them in Heaven.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are wife, Barbara , two daughters, Gail (Gary) Snider, of Ellisville MS and Rita (Mark) Powell of Lonoke AR; one brother, John (Judy) Hartsell of Helena AR; four grandchildren, Taylor (Jeff) Burnett, of Long Beach MS Drew (Olivia) Snider of Rogers AR, Drake Powell, and Jacob Powell both of Lonoke AR; 1 great grandchild, Jett Andrew Snider and 1 great grandchild on-the-way; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews, along with a host of other family and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 28th at Harmony Baptist Church, Stuttgart with visitation one-half hour prior. Burial to follow at Macedonia Cemetery, Holly Grove.