Charles "Chuck" Henry Carl, 94 passed into the presence of his Savior on Thursday, February 5, 2015 from complications during surgery from a broken leg.

He is survived by his wife; Donna of Hanford, his children; Claudia Bragg of Wisconsin and Charles "Danny" Carl of California, a grandson; Justin of Virginia and one great-grandchild.

When he married Donna Blackburn on June 28, 1994, he also embraced her three daughters; Wendy Blesener (Jerry) of Minnesota, Diana Larkin (Don) of California and Patti Jensen (Ken) of California; the 9 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, who all called him "Papa Chuck"! Family and Friends are invited to view a tribute to him on Facebook at Goodbye Papa Chuck.

Chuck was born on February 1, 1921, in Carrizozo, New Mexico, the son of J.C. and Edna Carl. He served in the United States Navy in World War II, and then settled in Hanford. He served the community in various capacities including many years with Allstate Insurance, the Salvation Army Advisory Board, United States Naval Reserves, Christian Businessmen's Committee, Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship, Valley Long Ears and Calvary Christian Center.

A Celebration of Jesus Memorial Service were held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Salvation Army building, Hanford. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Green Mountain Cemetery in Sundance, Wyoming.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Salvation Army: P O Box 987, Hanford, CA 93232; Calvary Christian Center; PO Box 1742, Hanford, CA 93232 or Kings Christian Fellowship; P O Box 1138, Hanford, CA 93232-1138.

Family and Friends are invited to view Chuck's legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.