Charles Ray Belken was born on March 25, 1938 at Libertyville, Missouri, the son of John and Anna Belken, and passed away on May 28, 2020 at the age of 82 years.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Carol Joyce Belken who he married on March 20, 1965 at Twin Oaks Freewill Baptist Church, one (1) sister Phyllis Hunt, and one (1) brother Robert Belken.

Charles is survived by three (3) sons Michael (Cynthia) Belken, Timothy (Mary) Belken, Mark (Mary) Belken, one (1) sister Clara Sue (Will) Miller, twelve (12) grandchildren Jonathon Belken, Daniel Belken, Kristopher (Sarah) Belken, Nathaniel Belken, Robert Belken, Marcus (Hannah) Belken, Megann Belken, Garrett Belken, Lucas Belken, Dalton Belken, John Paul Belken, Patrick Belken, and two (2) great-grandchildren Isaac Belken and Abner Belken.

Charles was a member of the Mine LaMotte Freewill Baptist Church, and enjoyed farming, fishing, was and exceptional athlete, and enjoyed spending time with his family.