Charlie R. Lewellen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charlie R. Lewellen of Temple, Texas, who passed away on July 7, 2021, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlie H. Lewellen and Odie Presley Lewellen; and his son Coby Lewellen. He is survived by: his wife Cheryl A. Hinckley of Temple, TX; his daughters, Lisa Anderson (Vaughn) of Atlanta, GA, Gina Meyers (Ken) of Bemidji, MN, Cynthia Elmore of Fort Worth, TX and Megan Flores of Temple, TX; his granddaughter Kellie Dagg; his great grandchild Reagan Dagg; his grandchildren, Amy Dagg of Bemidji, MN, Edward Casas of Corpus Christi, TX, Lisa Wilson of Venus, TX, Emily Hinckley, James Hinckley of Dublin, TX and John Hinckley of California; his sisters-in-law, Beth Schmidt of Olpe, KS, Yvonne Mattingly of Houston, TX, Roberta Byers (Dale) of South Haven, KS, Crystal Mattingly of Wellington, KS, Priscilla Rinehart (Greg) of Derby, KS and Pam Mattingly of San Antonio, TX; his cousins, Cherry and Billie Luker of Belton, TX; and his children, Alison and Luke Simerly of Fort Lee, VA.. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and extended family.
The museum will eventually post the interview on their website, but due to the backlog created by COVID it has been delayed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Purple Heart Foundation, to The Contemporaries of the Cultural Activities Center, the Moffat Community Center or to the Quilt of Valor Association would be appreciated.
