Charlie D. Heslep

Charlie D. Heslep, 91, of Sneads Ferry, N.C., formerly of Beebe, Ark., died May 8, 2021 peacefully, lovingly, surrounded by daughter Denice, son-in-law, Ted and Grandson, Dustin. Charlie was born on November 28, 1929 in Arkansas and raised in Pulaski County near the town of Cabot. Parents David W Heslep and Maxie Ora Clement Heslep. He served his country honorably in the US Navy from 1948-1952 mostly aboard the USS Prairie as an electrician's mate. He proudly reached the rank of first class Petty Officer in his four years of service. In 1950 our Mother W. Louise Heslep rode a bus to San Diego, Calif., to marry Charlie. Mom died in August 2010 just shy of their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by four children D. Dwayne Heslep, Denice (Ted) Heslep Fuhrmann, Sharla (Mike) Heslep Giannecchini and Willis D. (Lisa)Heslep. Predeceased by eldest son, C. Dwight Heslep and Dwight's son Joshua. He is also survived by two sisters, Venetia Casto of Arkansas and Carolyn Sawyers of Texas, predeceased by sister Velma Grace Heslep. Survived by 15 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He will be interred in Johnson Chapel Cemetery west of Des Arc on Highway 38 West, next to his wife. Graveside Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m., with Naval Honors. Please visit www.smithfamilycares.com/westbrook for online guest register.