Charles L. Windle, 78, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 21, 1944, Mount Carmel, the son of Charles Lester and Louise Marie (Sutton) Windle. He married Marie Davis on March 21, 1967, and together they enjoyed fifty-five years of marriage centered around their family.

Charles faithfully served his Country in the United States Army where he served during Vietnam. Following the service, Charles worked for the City of Mount Carmel Street Department for thirty-five years. He loved to hunt and also enjoyed going fishing when able. Charles was known as a “river rat” and was proud of it. He enjoyed taking a drive to see the deer near the Gibson County power plant. Charles was proud of his three girls and loved them dearly. He enjoyed getting to spend time with the grandchildren and taking the great-grandchildren for tractor rides. Charles attended Union Mission Church and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Charles leaves behind his loving wife, Marie; three daughters, Angie Rosignol, Teresa (Chris) Brooks, Serina Windle; grandchildren, James (Meghan), Matt (Rachel), Nickea, Cameron (Heather), Raigan, Emma (Dakota), Kelsie, Blake (Brittany); great grandchildren, Mason, Raelynn, Michael, Victoria, Aiden, Sydney, Isabella, Raiden, Lily, Odin, Aria, Felicity, Evelyn, Beyonca, Linkin and Baby Watkins; sisters, Carolyn Reno, Loretta Hall and Rona Adams; many loved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Michael Lee; son in law, Nick Brooks; one sister, Ruth Ann Windle; three brothers, Darvin, Richard, and Darrell Windle.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral home with Pastor Tim Bobbitt officiating. Burial will follow at Friendsville Cemetery. The family has requested for those in attendance to dress casual.

Memorial contributions may be made in Charles’ memory to the USAMV, our local honor guard. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Charles’ tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Windle family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com