Born: September 10, 1949 - Deceased: July 1, 2023
Charles Ray Shinn, 73, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, September 10, 1949, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Charlie owned and operated Bed & Biscuit Country Kennel since 2010. He took great pride in caring for and getting to know his furry friends and their owners. Prior to that, he worked as a truck driver for 30+ years hauling a variety of goods, mail and flour. Immediately after high school, Charlie served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Bronze Star Medal.
Charlie is fondly remembered by family and friends as charismatic, witty, humorist and charming. His friends called him “Good Time Charlie.” He had a million dollar smile and loved to entertain his family at gatherings. As a sports fan, he enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Freeburg High School Football team, attending horse races and going on an annual fishing trip with his guy friends.
Additionally, Charlie enjoyed listening to smooth jazz and blues music. He had an excellent wine tasting palate and enjoyed sharing his feelings and thoughts with those around as he sipped.
Charlie, along with his cherished sweetheart Cheryl Yarber, owned an antique car that they named Doozie and enjoyed taking it out for afternoon rides.
Charlie was a Christian by faith. His family was very dear to him and he cherished every moment spent with them.
He is preceded in death by his:
- Father, Charles Shinn
Survived by his:
- Partner, Cheryl Yarber of Belleville, IL
- Mother, Kathryn Shinn of Clovis, CA
- Siblings:
- Darren (Jeanette) Shinn of Clovis, CA
- Cathy (Clyde) Dumstorff of Troy, IL
- Nieces and Nephews:
- Lisa (Craig) Stoner of Columbia, IL
- Kelly (Raymond) Wilson of Worden, IL
- Jamie (Scott) Windsor of Collinsville, IL
- Dylan (Yvette) Shinn of Clovis, CA
- Great Nieces and Nephews:
- Lauren (Tyler) Dillon
- Kaitlyn (Brandon) Meyer
- Hannah Knaust
- Connor Knaust
- Hayden Windsor
- Gavin Windsor
- Reece Windsor
- Great Great-Nephews:
- Brayden Meyer
- Grayson Dillon
- Calvin Dillon
- Easton Meyer
- Special Bonus Family:
- Jake & Amy Yarber and their children, Owen and Rook
- Luke and Andrea Yarber and their son Cole
He will be deeply missed and will stay forever in our hearts.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Old Friends Horse Farm in Georgetown, KY or to the Belleville Dog Park.
Visitation: Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Funeral: Funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Kurrus Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Dempsey officiating. Charlie’s wishes were to be cremated and an interment will be held at a later date at Brown Cemetery in Pocahontas, IL.
8 Comments
CHARLIE WAS ONE OF MY BEST FREINDS, ALWAYS FUN IF CHARLIE WAS THERE.
Charlie’s humor and welcoming nature made him easy to love and be around. In knowing him only a few short years he made me feel like a life long friend. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Charlie was truly a one of a kind. I think he loved our Hazel and Winston more than we do. They were always SO excited to visit their Charlie. He f will be missed everyday by our family. John/Rhonda Maurer and Hazel/Winston
Chas…..I still can’t believe you are gone…I met Charlie in Vietnam back in 1969…we go back a long time…I could write a book about him and what we did there in Illinois with all of friends there….wow, shocked….RIP brother….Marty, Santa Fe NM…my deepest condolences to his mother, his sister Cathy, brother Darren.
Chas…I still can’t believe you are gone. I met Charlie in Vietnam in 1969. We go way back in time. I could write a book about him and what we did there in Illinois with all of friends there. Wow Shocked! my deepest condolences to his mother, Cathy, and Darren and all the rest of his family. RIP Brothers Forever!!! Marty Smith, Santa Fe, NM
He sure was an awesome guy. You could tell he loved his life and those in it. Charlie’s absence will definitely be felt and although it may bring a tear to your eye…. that only proves the impact of his presence, in which he made on you. Rest easy Charlie god bless.
Uncle Bubby was my bonus uncle growing up and always treated my sister, Jenny, and I like family! He drug us along with Kelly to many events and even taught us how to play tennis(well at least attempted;). I’ll miss his laugh and awesome sense of humor and the way he loved to tease. Rest in peace, Uncle Bubby!
We sure will miss that big smile and stories of his most recent antics and his love for his sister, her girls and her girls’ families. May God grant him rest in eternal peace. 🙏🙏