Obituary – Charles “Chuck” Bean, Jr.
Charles (Chuck) Henry Bean, Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1945, in Landover, Maryland, to the late Charles Henry Bean, Sr. and Elizabeth “Betsy” Bean.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Frieda McMullen, Josephine Maguire, Fred Bean, Crockett Bean, Annabelle Wall, Benjamin Bean, Bob Bean, Ralph Bean, and Nancy Bean. He is survived by his loving sister, Peggy Dant.
Charles was drafted into the United States Army in 1965, where he bravely served his country during the Vietnam War. Following his Army service, he also served proudly in the United States Navy, working on airplanes. He was immensely proud to be a veteran and carried that honor with dignity throughout his life. Charles also worked at Rawlings in Licking, Mo., for over 30 years.
He was united in marriage to Darlene Sharon Benson on July 4,1967, making their home in Success, Mo. They shared many years together until her passing in 2002. Later in life, while living in Pevely, Missouri, Charles married Kathy, with whom he shared companionship during his later years.
Charles was deeply loved by his children, Benny Bean and wife Kelly, Sharon Ice and husband Michael, and Bell Bean. He was a proud grandfather to Amanda Griswell (Jonathan), Aaron Greathouse (Tessa), Drew Bean (Camber), Bryan Greathouse, Samantha Spurgeon (Caleb) and April Davis (Dillon), and a great-grandfather to nine precious great-grandchildren: Brayden Griswell, Joselyn Greathouse, Garrett Griswell, Emberly Greathouse, Maci Spurgeon, Sophia Spurgeon, Olivia Bean, Adelaide Spurgeon and Emelia Bean.
Charles will be remembered for his kindness, steady strength, and his humor. His laugh would fill a room.. He was deeply loved by his children and grandchildren, who will miss him dearly but hold his memory close in their hearts.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
I have always loved & cherished, Uncle Charlie. He’s part of my fondest memories. I remember when I was a kid, we all rode together on a trip. He was turning everything into something funny. Kissimmee, became “ kiss a me”. ❤️
I hate that we didn’t get to see each other much, but I know that we will see him again. What an amazing reunion that will be.
Benny, Sharon, & family, you’re all in my heart,& prayers. I love y’all dearly.
I have many good memories of my cousin Darlene Benson- Bean and her husband Chuck. I attended their wedding in July 1967 at Roby Assembly of God Church Roby Missouri. There were many times when Chuck and Darlene would visit my parents and I when we lived in Doolittle, Missouri and after we moved to Salem, Missouri. I also enjoyed the visits I had with Chuck and Darlene Bean during Thanksgiving and Christmas Celebrations held at Darlene’s parents, Bud and Helen Bensons home near Success, Missouri. Condolences, Comfort, and Prayers for their loving family.
I was hoping to leave it sooner but it’s just been a time. you missed my 20th last saturday and i know you never would have if you were here. it was one of the hardest days since your passing, but i did it for you. i’ll always cherish all the birthdays, the things you taught me, the history lessons, everything about you lit up a room. you were my father when you didn’t have to be and i am overly grateful for that. i’ll love you always and i’m always thinking of you.