Charles Connell, 85, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away May 15, 2018. He was born in Texas to Allen and Myrtle. He was a graduate from high school in Oklahoma. He joined the U.S. Army 45th Division, 245 Tank Battalion and served in Korea from 1951-1952 and was honorably discharged. After moving to Pekin, IL, he married Linda Lakin. They had four children and lost an infant son before her death in 1969. He later married Karen Bogner Lock of Henry, IL, adding her son Gary to his family. Chuck worked for Equifax as Pekin Office Manager for 19 years. He moved to California and was employed by Lusky Brothers Advertising. He and Karen retired in Tucson in 1992. Chuck is survived by his wife, Karen of 47 years, four children, eight grandchildren and great grandchildren. His parents, four brothers and stepson Gary preceded him in death. He has many nieces, nephews and friends who will remember him as a loving husband, father and friend who never knew a stranger, and will be missed by all. A celebration of life with Military Honors and Internment of cremains will be held at the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana, Arizona, a part of Tucson Metro.