A homegoing celebration for Charles E. Hassell Sr., who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 4, 2023, will be held at Salem Baptist Church, 500 E. Park St., Champaign, where he was a member. Funeral services will be on Friday, May 19. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:50 a.m., with services at noon. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, 611 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Champaign.
Charles Edward Hassell Sr. was born on May 3, 1939, to the late Joseph Leo and Hattie Thompson Hassell.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Betty J. Lewis Hassell, of 62 years; children, Charles Jr. (Carol) of Savoy, Philip Sr. (Angela) of Champaign, Elana M. Hassell of Chicago and Vickie Lewis of Norcross, Georgia. He is also survied by his five grandchildren, Danielle, Philip Jr., Joshua and Alyssa Hassell of Champaign and Brittany Barnes of Denver.
Charles was a devoted father and grandfather, and he cherished the time he spent with his family.
Charles attended Champaign High School and graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree. Charles served in the U.S. Air Force for nine years, where he received an honorable discharge. He was known for his dedication to his country and his fellow servicemen.
Upon returning to his hometown, Champaign, from the U.S. Air Force, Charles worked simultaneously at Kraft Foods and the University of Illinois mailing center for 25 years, where he retired after a long and distinguished career. After a few months of retirement, he was employed by Mass Transit for 28 years. He may be remembered by many as an award-winning MTD bus driver known for his professionalism and dedication to his passengers.
Charles was also a man of faith and was an active member of Salem Baptist Church. He took great pride in his work at the church, where he served as an usher, vice chairman of the trustee ministry and member of the men's chorus. He served faithfully as the church custodian for over 45 years.
Charles loved travelling, bowling, lanscaping, listening to music and dancing with his wife, Betty.
He was an avid UI football and basketball fan and attended most games.
His passion for helping those in need will never go unnoticed. He was devoted to reaching out and lifting people up. His philosophy was, "when you give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed."
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hattie Hassell; two sisters, Joanne Virginia Alexander and Willetta Donaldson; one brother, Joseph L. Hassell Jr.; and a host of neices and nephews.
Charles will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all those who knew him. His legacy of hard work, kindness and dedication to his family and community will never be forgotten.
Published by The News-Gazette on May 14, 2023.
Charles Edward Hassell Sr. was born on May 3, 1939, to the late Joseph Leo and Hattie Thompson Hassell.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Betty J. Lewis Hassell, of 62 years; children, Charles Jr. (Carol) of Savoy, Philip Sr. (Angela) of Champaign, Elana M. Hassell of Chicago and Vickie Lewis of Norcross, Georgia. He is also survied by his five grandchildren, Danielle, Philip Jr., Joshua and Alyssa Hassell of Champaign and Brittany Barnes of Denver.
Charles was a devoted father and grandfather, and he cherished the time he spent with his family.
Charles attended Champaign High School and graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree. Charles served in the U.S. Air Force for nine years, where he received an honorable discharge. He was known for his dedication to his country and his fellow servicemen.
Upon returning to his hometown, Champaign, from the U.S. Air Force, Charles worked simultaneously at Kraft Foods and the University of Illinois mailing center for 25 years, where he retired after a long and distinguished career. After a few months of retirement, he was employed by Mass Transit for 28 years. He may be remembered by many as an award-winning MTD bus driver known for his professionalism and dedication to his passengers.
Charles was also a man of faith and was an active member of Salem Baptist Church. He took great pride in his work at the church, where he served as an usher, vice chairman of the trustee ministry and member of the men's chorus. He served faithfully as the church custodian for over 45 years.
Charles loved travelling, bowling, lanscaping, listening to music and dancing with his wife, Betty.
He was an avid UI football and basketball fan and attended most games.
His passion for helping those in need will never go unnoticed. He was devoted to reaching out and lifting people up. His philosophy was, "when you give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed."
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hattie Hassell; two sisters, Joanne Virginia Alexander and Willetta Donaldson; one brother, Joseph L. Hassell Jr.; and a host of neices and nephews.
Charles will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all those who knew him. His legacy of hard work, kindness and dedication to his family and community will never be forgotten.
Published by The News-Gazette on May 14, 2023.
A homegoing celebration for Charles E. Hassell Sr., who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 4, 2023, will be held at Salem Baptist Church, 500 E. Park St., Champaign, where he was a member. Funeral services will be on Friday, May 19. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:50 a.m., with services at noon. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, 611 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Champaign.
Charles Edward Hassell Sr. was born on May 3, 1939, to the late Joseph Leo and Hattie Thompson Hassell.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Betty J. Lewis Hassell, of 62 years; children, Charles Jr. (Carol) of Savoy, Philip Sr. (Angela) of Champaign, Elana M. Hassell of Chicago and Vickie Lewis of Norcross, Georgia. He is also survied by his five grandchildren, Danielle, Philip Jr., Joshua and Alyssa Hassell of Champaign and Brittany Barnes of Denver.
Charles was a devoted father and grandfather, and he cherished the time he spent with his family.
Charles attended Champaign High School and graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree. Charles served in the U.S. Air Force for nine years, where he received an honorable discharge. He was known for his dedication to his country and his fellow servicemen.
Upon returning to his hometown, Champaign, from the U.S. Air Force, Charles worked simultaneously at Kraft Foods and the University of Illinois mailing center for 25 years, where he retired after a long and distinguished career. After a few months of retirement, he was employed by Mass Transit for 28 years. He may be remembered by many as an award-winning MTD bus driver known for his professionalism and dedication to his passengers.
Charles was also a man of faith and was an active member of Salem Baptist Church. He took great pride in his work at the church, where he served as an usher, vice chairman of the trustee ministry and member of the men's chorus. He served faithfully as the church custodian for over 45 years.
Charles loved travelling, bowling, lanscaping, listening to music and dancing with his wife, Betty.
He was an avid UI football and basketball fan and attended most games.
His passion for helping those in need will never go unnoticed. He was devoted to reaching out and lifting people up. His philosophy was, "when you give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed."
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hattie Hassell; two sisters, Joanne Virginia Alexander and Willetta Donaldson; one brother, Joseph L. Hassell Jr.; and a host of neices and nephews.
Charles will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all those who knew him. His legacy of hard work, kindness and dedication to his family and community will never be forgotten.
Published by The News-Gazette on May 14, 2023.
Charles Edward Hassell Sr. was born on May 3, 1939, to the late Joseph Leo and Hattie Thompson Hassell.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Betty J. Lewis Hassell, of 62 years; children, Charles Jr. (Carol) of Savoy, Philip Sr. (Angela) of Champaign, Elana M. Hassell of Chicago and Vickie Lewis of Norcross, Georgia. He is also survied by his five grandchildren, Danielle, Philip Jr., Joshua and Alyssa Hassell of Champaign and Brittany Barnes of Denver.
Charles was a devoted father and grandfather, and he cherished the time he spent with his family.
Charles attended Champaign High School and graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree. Charles served in the U.S. Air Force for nine years, where he received an honorable discharge. He was known for his dedication to his country and his fellow servicemen.
Upon returning to his hometown, Champaign, from the U.S. Air Force, Charles worked simultaneously at Kraft Foods and the University of Illinois mailing center for 25 years, where he retired after a long and distinguished career. After a few months of retirement, he was employed by Mass Transit for 28 years. He may be remembered by many as an award-winning MTD bus driver known for his professionalism and dedication to his passengers.
Charles was also a man of faith and was an active member of Salem Baptist Church. He took great pride in his work at the church, where he served as an usher, vice chairman of the trustee ministry and member of the men's chorus. He served faithfully as the church custodian for over 45 years.
Charles loved travelling, bowling, lanscaping, listening to music and dancing with his wife, Betty.
He was an avid UI football and basketball fan and attended most games.
His passion for helping those in need will never go unnoticed. He was devoted to reaching out and lifting people up. His philosophy was, "when you give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed."
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hattie Hassell; two sisters, Joanne Virginia Alexander and Willetta Donaldson; one brother, Joseph L. Hassell Jr.; and a host of neices and nephews.
Charles will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all those who knew him. His legacy of hard work, kindness and dedication to his family and community will never be forgotten.
Published by The News-Gazette on May 14, 2023.
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