Charles Awtry, 93 of Searsboro died Sunday evening, December 20, 2020 at the Montezuma Specialty Care. Graveside services will begin at 10:00 am Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Hewitt Cemetery near Galesburg with Pastor George Salnave officiating. No visitation is planned.

Charles Edward Awtry, the son of Giles and Ruth (Ramage) Awtry, was born on June 12, 1927 near Galesburg, Iowa. At age 10, Charlie moved to Searsboro and graduated from Searsboro High School. He started helping out on the family farm at a young age and did his part. He was always very good at fixing and repairing things and he became an amazing handyman. Over the years, Charlie built many relationships and friendships with his customers. Most days you would find Charlie driving below the speed limit checking out the countryside on his way to see his customers or on his way home. He was a hard worker and enjoyed what he did. Following his parent's death, Charlie did all he could do to keep his family and their farm going.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Raymond Awtry; his sister, Delores Awtry as well as a brother and sister who died at birth.

He is survived by a brother, Wendell Awtry of Searsboro.