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Charlie Key

October 7, 1932 — May 11, 2015

Charlie Key

Charlie J. Key, of Benton, Arkansas passed away May 11, 2015. He was born on October 7, 1932 in Monroe County, Arkansas to the late Elvis and Velma Tate Key.
Charlie considered his family his greatest accomplishment. He enjoyed having his family around him- "the bigger the family got, the louder it got. On Fridays after work, he looked forward to taking his grandchildren to a "nice" dinner at Burger King. His daughters were spoiled as Charlie rarely used the word "no". He is remembered as the "Bank of Dad" and was a great example. His family believed that "there may be some dads out there as good as mine, but there isn't one any better." Charlie worked hard, but was always there for his family. He coached little league teams in baseball, softball, football, and basketball. He loved running his beagles. Charlie was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church for over 61 years, where he and his wife met for the first time and sat on the same bench every Sunday.
Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Bobbie Key of Benton, AR; children, Cherri Roberts and husband Lewis of Benton, AR, Theresa Key of Benton, AR, Scooter Key and wife Wendie of Beebe, AR, Dana Mattingly and husband Matt of Benton, AR, and our "other brother", Alan Kesterson; sister, Jean Whitehead and husband Buddy and family of Marianna, AR; grandchildren, Wes and Vanessa Roberts, Eric and Shannon Roberts, Joshua and Katie Mattingly, Brittany and Travis Harris, Sarah Mattingly, Stephen and Hallie Monnet, Terri and Mike Owens, Rebecca and Brad Carey, Brian and Sue Roberts and Victor Monnet; great-grandchildren, Spencer Roberts, Mackenzie Roberts, Joslyn Mattingly, Kori Brooke Harris, Kaleb Monnet, Adam and Rachel Garrison, Ashlie and Brian Clifton, Morgan and Shane Gibson, Chelsea Catlett, and Kaylynn Monnet; great-great-grandchildren ,Katheryn Garrison, Bentlee Catlett, and Emily Clifton; as well as many other family members and friends who loved Charlie and will miss him always.
Funeral service, officiated by Rev. Larry Campbell, will be held Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial to follow at Sharon Cemetery. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Matt Mattingly, Louis Roberts, Allen Kesterson, Wes Roberts, Eric Roberts, Travis Harris. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Thompson, Joshua Mattingly, Steven Monnet, Victor Monnet, and Cliff Bailey. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Visitation

MAY 14. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)

Sharon Missionary Baptist Church
402 Shenandoah Drive
Benton, AR, 72019

Funeral Service

MAY 14. 2:00 PM (CDT)

Sharon Missionary Baptist Church
402 Shenandoah Drive
Benton, AR, 72019
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