Charles Flake

1953 ~ 2025

Date of Death: December 5, 2025

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In profound sadness, the staff of Veasley Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc. want to express our sincere condolences to the Flake Family. Charles' earthly temple is now resting in the care of Rowell-Parish Mortuary. Revelations 21:4 says, "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death; nor sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away." Be assured that in the days ahead you will surely gain strength from the memories of Charles Flake.

Sincerely,

Derrick Veasley ~ Director

Henry Veasley ~ Director

Pastor E.C. Maltbia ~ Chaplain

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Charles Flake was born March 7, 1953, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Rubben and Cecile Flake.  He attended Fort Smith Public Schools.  Charles professed his hope in Jesus Christ.

After retirement, Charles loved “tinkering” with machinery; especially lawn mowers, weed eaters, etc.

Charles will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Rubben and Cecile Flake; two (2) sisters: Antionette Hatcher and Almeta Flake; and one (1)   brother: Benny Flake.

Charles leaves to mourn and cherish his memories: his wife; Linda    Choate-Flake of Fort Smith, Arkansas.  Two (2) daughters: Terri Regina Levine of Guyman, Oklahoma and Antionette (Gerald) Phillips of Fort Smith, Arkansas.  Four (4) brothers: William “Billy” Flake of Hastings, New York; Rubbin (Alice) Flake; Robert (Linda) Flake; and Jackie (Cedra) Flake all of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Two (2) sisters:  Clara (Marvin) Shade and Pasty Flake of Northwest, Arkansas.  Four (4) grandchildren: Tremell, Rachael, Miracle and Waymon and three (3) great-grandchildren: Gabrielle, Noah and Nola.