Charles John “Chuck” Arnall, age 49 of Willard, Missouri passed away Sunday, Jan 14th, 2024. Chuck was born Friday, June 7th, 1974. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter.
Chuck was born to Charles Edward Arnall and Vivian Sue Mullikin Arnall. He attended Willard Schools. As a child, he loved to farm with his Grandpa Chester. Farming would ultimately become his career, oftentimes with his cousin, Jason. He had many childhood adventures with Aaron, Rob, and Shawn which he enjoyed telling stories about to family and friends.
Chuck was saved as a small child and was baptized at the First Christian Church of Golden City. He had the distinct honor of becoming an Eagle Scout at Troop 52.
Chuck loved everything about the 80’s. From watching WWF, his favorite wrestlers were Hulk Hogan and Hacksaw Jim Duggan, listening to his favorite heavy metal bands, Megadeth and Def Leppard, watching Star Wars on repeat, but especially he loved cars. He owned a 1982 Camaro, a 1991 half-ton Chevy truck, but most importantly, his favorite, a 1969 Firebird. At least it was his favorite until he fell asleep at the wheel and met a bridge. Chuck always spoke of “wanting that one back”.
Chuck’s favorite holiday was the Fourth of July. He used well over a whole paycheck from his first job at McDonald’s to buy fireworks. More than the rest of his family combined. He long had aspirations of becoming a professional chef. While this career path never came about, it sure kept his family and friends well-fed with many delicious dishes. He also really enjoyed auctions and flea markets.
Chuck married Heather Dee Sherron on July 7th, 2001. They met working together at Hudson Foods. Heather knew he was the one when she learned he could control the weather. It’s quite a love story. Chuck and Heather were blessed with three children, Harlie, Erika, and C.W. Also lovingly known by Chuck as “Big Weirdo, “Dawn n On” and “Bub.” Chuck’s greatest joy was his children. He was so grateful for all the time he was able to spend with them. Just a few moments with him and you would discover how proud he was of each of them. On November 9, 2022, he became a PawPaw. The love he had for little Violet, aka “little big weirdo,” was obvious to everyone.
Chuck was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Chester and Peggy Jolene Smith Arnall and John and Vivian Mullikin, and his beloved Mother, Vivian Sue Mullikin Arnall.
He is survived by his wife, Heather Dee Arnall; their children, Harlie Dee Carr, and her husband Cody; Erika Dawn Arnall and Charles Wayne “CW” Arnall; granddaughter, Violet Dawn Carr; father, Charles Arnall; fathers and mothers-in-law, Jerry and Linda Sherron and Steve and Debbie Ackels; brother, Jeffrey Arnall; sister, Amanda Woods and her husband, Joseph; brothers in law, Allen Singer, JW Sherron, Justin Sherron and his wife, Casey; and Paul Ackles; nieces and nephews, Jon Arnall, Sarah Arnall, Nathan Arnall, Patience Arnall, Joey Woods, Aleigha Sherron, Jalen Sherron, Gracee Singer, Jaden Sherron, Cambrie Sherron, Clarissa Ackels, Oliver Ackels, Olivia Ackels; great nieces, Remington Sherron and Kiai Sherron; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
Chuck will be remembered for the love of his wife, children, and grandbaby. And missed terribly by all the people he touched who undoubtedly fell in love with him.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sac River Cowboy Church Event Center, 6448 State Highway EE, Springfield, Missouri 65802. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe page has been established to aid the family with funeral expenses.