of Fort Smith, AR
November 19, 1946 - August 24, 2014
Charles Douglas Treece, age 67 of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at his home. He was born in Springfield, Missouri on November 19, 1946 to Denver D. Treece and Nettie Fay (May) Treece.
Charlie was a Methodist and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, AR. He attended school in Branson, MO. In healthier times he worked at Ranger Boats in Flippin. He was an avid storyteller and could make stories come alive for the reader. Charlie absolutely loved motorcycles and went riding with all his riding friends for years. He was such a gentle soul with a kind and patient spirit. He had so many, many friends and will be missed those who knew him best.
His parents and one infant brother precede Charlie in death.
Survivors include his wife of three years, Jeannie (Riley) Treece of the home; son, Steven Douglas Treece of Conroe, TX; step-sons, Tony Braswell and wife Stephanie of Arnold, MO and Kevin Braswell and wife Donna of Fort Smith; one daughter, Sara Elizabeth Jury of Springfield, MO; one sister, Deletha Jane Weber of Kansas City, MO; two brothers, Mike Treece and wife Cindy of Ozark, MO and Roy Treece and wife Twila of Aurora, MO; one aunt, Katie Treece of Republic, MO; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and friends who will also mourn his passing.
Funeral services for Charlie will be 2:00 PM Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Matt Daniels and Bro. Jay Altazan officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Wednesday, August 27, 2014 in the Chapel. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall following the service.
Pallbearers will be Steve Duncan, Greg Robinson, Jay Leach, Jay Altazan, John Reppy, Scott Rector and Steve Walker.
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20 Condolence(s)
Cecille Tibbett Hughes
Saturday, September 20, 2014
In reading all the tributes to Charlie, there doesn't seem much to say that hasn't already been said. Evidently Charlie had friends all over the world, but that is not surprising....he befriended everyone he met....and if you were a stranger when you met him, you were a friend when you left. Charlie had a way with words....and when I worked with him, I typed a few of his 'adventures' for him.....needless to say, I was usually laughing the whole time I was typing. Jeannie, I am SO GLAD that Charlie had you in his last years of his life......he loved you so much and it was so evident anytime he mentioned you in one of his FB posts. God Bless you for taking such good care of him. I know he is watching over all of us left here on earth, just waiting to ride with us again......May God grant you Peace.
Becky Bonde
Friday, August 29, 2014
Chalie was a good man. I've been blessed to have known him. He will be greatly missed. My heart is breaking. I'm sorry for your loss.
Steve Harter
Thursday, August 28, 2014
It doesn't surprise me at all that Charly had connections all over the world. I knew him since we were just kids and he was always interesting, out of the box and a really good person. I know he will be missed by everyone who crossed paths with him. Go in peace and suffer no more.
Doug Wilson
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Godpspeed Charlie. May the road rise with you...and have a few twisty bits.
June Gilbreath
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
So very sorry for your loss Jeannie. It was obvious that you and Charlie loved each other very much. It was a short dance for you and Charlie but one filled with a great love for each other. What a blessing for both of you. I feel blessed to have been with you and Charlie on several occasions to witness such love. You are in my thoughts and prayers as well as all the extended family. Love, June Gilbreath
Sherri Turner Stone
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Charlie was a wonderful man with a big heart. I am honoured to have known him and loved him and called him my friend since 1996. He was a wonderful writer, and I shall miss his travel tales. He will live on in my heart and memories as he will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. And one day, we will all see him again.
He loved you so much, Jeannie. I am so happy that he finally found that elusive love he'd always hoped for with you. God bless and keep you safe until you are reunited with him again.
Sherri Turner Stone
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Charlie was a wonderful, brave soul, and I am honoured to have known him and loved him and called him "friend" since 1996. He was a fabulous writer. I will miss his travel tales, but I know his travels have not ended. I wish I could be there for the funeral, but I shall be there in spirit.
sherry hartgraves
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Jeanie,
he will be very missed by his ranger friends.
may the lord keep you close & help you through
this trying time.
Charlie loves you so much.
God Bless
Tom & Sherry
Jim and Jennie Thomas
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Jeannie, though we have never met or corresponded personally, please accept Jennie and my deepest sympathies on the passing of your beloved husband, and our dear friend, Charlie. We wish we could join with you to celebrate his life, and mourn his passing, but be assured, we will be there with you in spirit, and you are in our prayers. We admire your love for Charlie and your strength in joining with him and caring for him in the fight of his life. Please take comfort in knowing the intensity of his love for you, enabling him to endure his ordeal and stay on this earth with you as long as he could. We are sure he is now riding the roads of heaven, and that you are always in his heart.
Linda Stapleton
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Jeannie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed working with Charlie at Ranger Boats. He was so funny and made me laugh often. He was loved by so many people and we will never forget him.
Sonyia Gower
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Charlie was a very kind person and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with this family.
Mark and Sonyia Gower
Co-Workers from Ranger Boats
FRAN ROBERTSON
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jeannie.
Mick Moores
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
To Charlie's family;
Even though I also never met Charlie, he was one of those people who "Broke the mould"!
What a shame there aren't more like him in this modern World, or, would the modern World know how to cope with another Charlie Treece.
All my sentiments have been said much more eloquently in other tributes to the great Charlie, but what I do know is that he is now riding his motorcycle in "bikers heaven, & if it's possible to kick up some dust on a highway made of clouds, then Charlie will be doing just that. RIP Charles.
Douglas W Grindstaff
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
To a friend whom I spent time with on my motorcycle. You are the Ambassador of Motorcycling. To be dearly missed by all. You've impacted on literally-hundreds of lives. Teach those kids how to ride in Heaven. Always remembered! Never forgotten!
Ty Bates
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Thank you my friend for being you. It's been a great ride!! Great stories will be told for generations. You'll be missed in our hearts.
Cam Burgess
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Charlie, we never met face-to-face but you have been riding alongside me in spirit for nigh on twenty years. I loved to read your ride stories, and I thank you for inspiring me to write my own. Your legacy will live on, and I'll remember you on many rides yet to come. Your worth is shown by the fact that you are half a world away and yet still one of my longest-lasting friendships... ride on, brother.
Vicky Creed
Monday, August 25, 2014
My Knight in Polished Leather, my beautiful Sir Charlez, I will miss you every day of my life, and love you forever.
Wish I could be there for your beloved Lady Jeannie, and your darling little friend Lola, but as I cannot, hope the prayers, thoughts and hugs I send them afford them some comfort.
May God keep you in his loving arms unto eternity, and the twisties in heaven be at least as good as The Pig Trail.
All my love, your Victoria
Deb Billwiller
Monday, August 25, 2014
Charlie was a great friend and one of the best men I've known. He'll be greatly missed by so many. Sending much love and prayers for peace to Jeannie, Steven and all of his family and friends. God speed Big Guy.
John Rupp
Monday, August 25, 2014
Charlie was one of the finest men I have ever known. It was an honor and privilege to have been his friend since our college days. Ride on Charlie.
Carolyn S. Skaggs
Monday, August 25, 2014
To Charlie's family.., I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Carolyn S. Skaggs