Mr. Charles Ligon, Jr.
Mr. Charles Henderson Ligon, Jr., age 88, resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, January 7, 2022, at his home.

Charles was born one of four children to the union of Charlie Henderson Ligon and Della Elizabeth Wilson Ligon on June 30, 1933, in Lockesburg, Arkansas. He was a graduate of Lockesburg High School and served a short time with the National Guard. Charles married the love of his life, Reventa Brown, on August 17, 1954, in Idabel, Oklahoma. He worked many years in Mill Supply at De Queen and Eastern/Texas, Oklahoma, and Eastern Railroad, retiring from Weyerhauser Company. After retirement, he spent his time working in different capacities, including Coy Wiles Tire Company and Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen. Charles and Reventa are faithful members of the Horatio First Assembly of God Church, where he served as an Elder. Charles served eighteen years as Chaplain for Pilgrim's Pride in De Queen. He was a long-standing member of Gideon's International, enjoyed fishing, and cherished the time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Chester Ligon and Dewey Ligon; and a sister, Bessie LaGrou.

Charles leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of over 67 years, Reventa Ligon of Horatio; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Christy Ligon of De Queen; one daughter, Rhonda Wright of Horatio; three grandchildren, Charles Ray Ligon of De Queen, J.D. Ligon and his wife Kristen of West Fork, and Will Wright of Fayetteville; two great-grandchildren, Jameson Ligon of New Boston, and Kora Ligon of West Fork; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Memorial Services for Mr. Charles Ligon, Jr. will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 15, 2022, in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Gutierres officiating. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home of De Queen. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.