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"Charles Odie Kirtley, 79, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died at home September 25, 2016. He was born June 2, 1937, in Hot Springs, but the family moved away shortly after his birth to California where he was raised. Chuck returned to Arkansas in 1957 where he met and married Linda Johnson on December 6, 1957. Chuck was one of four children born to Truman O. and Alcora (Poole) Kirtley, both preceding him in death. He was also preceded in death by brothers, William G. Kirtley of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and Alvin M. Kirtley of Redfield.Chuck is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda (Johnson) Kirtley; son, Charles Vincen Kirtley (Sharon) of Hot Springs; daughter, Leah Kirtley Gehring (Kenneth) of Benton; grandchildren, Lucas Kirtley (Tasmine), Harrell Rinehart, Andrea Rinehart, Roger Wood, Jr., Harley Gehring; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Patricia Kirtley of Heber Springs.Chuck was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service. After retirement he moved his family to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where he was employed by the Pine Bluff Arsenal. Upon retirement from the Arsenal, Chuck and Linda moved to Hot Springs. He liked restoring antique cars, playing golf, playing guitar, and traveling in his motor home. Chuck was a member of Lake Hamilton Baptist Church.Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday with service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel."
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