Charles Frank Bunting, 81, of Springfield, left this life to meet our Lord and Savior on August 17, 2012. He was born to Rubye and Archie Bunting on September 1, 1930, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Charles graduated from St. Petersburg High School, FL. He married Beverly Brooks on July 12, 1952. He was a member of Bois D’Arc Methodist Church. He served his country for 32 years: 4 years, US Air Force, and 28 years, Missouri Army National Guard, 1107th AVCRAD.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife Beverly Bunting of the home; one son Robert Bunting (Tammy); four daughters: Kathleen Kelley (Mark), Suzanne Barker (Jeff), Gail Jones (Steve), Jennifer Stiles (Steve); 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; one brother Archie Bunting (Dorothy); one sister Winifred Heivilin; mother-in-law Wilma Brooks; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at Greenlawn Funeral Home East with Rev. Kim Polchow-LeDuca officiating. Burial will follow in Yeakley Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, August 20, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home East Springfield, MO.