Charles's wishes were to be cremated and remembered with fond memories. There are no services.
Charles is survived by his wife, Carlene Wilson of Amsterdam, Missouri; three sons, Dean Wilson and wife Sherri of Amsterdam, Missouri, Rusty Wilson and wife Jamie of Neosho, Missouri and Ronnie Wilson of Gretna, Nebraska; six grandchildren, Vanessa, Jackie, Jennifer, Austin, Vincent and Mason; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Mary Lou Curnutte and Arlene Moudy.