Charles Flake
- Dec 5, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 15
1953 ~ 2025
Date of Death: December 5, 2025
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
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.
I will miss my brother Charles (aka “Charlie”). The smiles &
laughs we shared along the journey of Life. You may be gone, but the MEMORIES will be in my heart! I’ll see you again!
Charles was my friend for 67 years. We went to school together, worked together, and played together. I'm so glad that I had the chance to spend time with him the last two days of his life. The family has my deepest condolences 🙏