Charles Marion Belk

On November 5, 2021 Charles Marion Belk passed from this life into the arms of Jesus.

Born on September 24, 1928 to Harry and Mary Belk, Charles was reared on the family farm located in Lawrence County, Arkansas and was graduated from Walnut Ridge High School.  He served his country in the United States Air Force.

Charles’s love of family, farm, and community continued throughout his lifetime.  He and his brother, Joe Belk, began farming at an early age and operated a dairy farm until 1974.  They began raising rice in 1973 and continued the rice and soybean operation until their retirement in 2000.

He was married to Mary Imogene Harris on March 14, 1959 and spent the next 62 years enjoying life as soul mates.  They were never blessed with children of their own but were surrounded by the love of nieces and nephews.

Charlie was a longtime member of Hoxie United Methodist Church before moving to Jonesboro and becoming part of the Southwest Church of Christ.

Charles is survived by his brother, Joe Belk; sister-in-law, Imo Harris Gray; nieces: Carol Ann Howard, Laura Lynn Wilcox, Regina Harris Hendrickson, Sue Huckaba, and Rebecca Laymon; and by nephews: David Belk, Mark Belk, Kenny Joe Harris, and Jim Gray.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Bob Hager and Jimmy Adcox officiating. The family will receive guests on Monday, November 8 ^th , at 1:30 pm prior to the service at 2:00pm.  Burial will follow at Lawrence Memorial Park in Walnut Ridge.

Memorials can be made to Southwest Church of Christ Food Pantry, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, or Heifer International.