Charles Louis Hartsock

Charles Louis Hartsock, 82, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:08 A.M., Thursday, March 4, 2004 at his residence.  
Charles was a retired seed salesman and farmer.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Du Quoin.  He was a founding member of Du Quoin React and member of Ducks Unlimited.
He was born March 27, 1921 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Edwin P. and Mabel (Pittman) Hartsock.
He is survived by his brother-in-law - Harold Rice and wife Delores of Du Quoin, three nieces - Judy Cernkovich and husband Stephen of Bowling Green, OH, Leanna Depue and husband Tom of Warrensburg, MO, and Jane Bailey and husband Don of Waterloo, IL, two nephews - Rudy Rice and wife Mara of Du Quoin and Beaver Rice and wife Judy of Du Quoin, several great nieces and nephews and cousins - Jim Booker of Du Quoin and Bill Pittman of Anaheim, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister - Ara Jean Rice.
Funeral services were at 1:30 P.M., Sunday, March 7, 2004 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Bob Dickerson officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin.
