After schooling, he worked for Modot at West Line, MO. He was drafted into the army serving part of his time in Germany. After the service, he returned to Modot at Archie and eventually became shed boss until retirement in 1996. After retirement from Modot, he ran a dozer for Bob Wilson for a few years and made rat runs.
In his after work hours, Charlie was always working on something from C&B welding with his brother Bill Mclahanan, to overhauling an engine, to the famous 5 minute fix job for someone.
Charlie married Linda Blakeley (Grah) on December 17, 1994. They had a little over 28 years together.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, brothers Bill Mclahanan and Jim Mclahanan. He is survived by his wife Linda of the home, son Phillip Mclahanan of Sarcoxie, Step-children Crystal Gainey of Archie and Brian (Becky) Petty of Archie, Grandchildren Tristen, Christian, Kelton, Dara, Ali, Olivia, and Rylee, Great grandchildren: Oakley, Lilian, and Marlie, Brothers: Connie Mclanhanan of Butler, Mike (Sonja) Mclahanan of Archie, many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Cremation.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Archie High School Agriculture Department.
