Charles Ellis "Charlie" Conkin, 77, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at his home.

Born May 26, 1944 in Kirksville, Missouri, Charlie was the son of the late Charles Ivan and Esther (Ledford) Conkin Kumm. On March 30, 1968 in Kirksville, Charlie was united in marriage to Charlotte Crnic who preceded him in death on December 23, 2008. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Gary Dean Conkin, and his step-father, Arthur Kumm.

Charlie is survived by his fiancée, Susan Branscom of Kirksville, MO, one sister, Artis Ball and husband Richard of Kirksville, MO; two brothers-in-law, Charles A Crnic II and Thomas Crnic; four sisters-in-law, Madonna Conkin, Angie Havermale, Marsha Crnic, and Tereza Robinson and husband Kent; and several nieces and nephews.

Charlie was a graduate from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1962. He received a Bachelor's of Science degree from Northeast Missouri State College. Charlie enlisted in the United States Army 1966, serving until 1968 in the Vietnam War. Charlie served honorably receiving the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars. He worked at Palace Bakery and later for Travelers Hotel in Kirksville. Charlie was last employed a number of years for Hollister, Inc. until retiring in 1994.

Charlie enjoyed the "Men's Breakfast Club" at Pancake City where local and world news events were discussed but never resolved, and occasional flare-ups of political differences occurred. He also enjoyed his "Boat Club" where a beverage or two were consumed, and again current events were discussed but never resolved.

Charlie loved animals and was on the board of the Adair County Humane Society for a number of years.

Charlie has been cremated and inurnment will be held at a later date at Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri.

A Memorial Service to honor Charlie's life will be held 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2022 at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville, with family receiving friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Honorary Pallbearers will be James "Doc" Gardner, Paul Goodwin, Mark Shahan, Richard Ball, Jeremy Ball, Bill Gashwiler, and Tom Daubresse.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Adair County Humane Society and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.