Charles “Chuck” Rion was born on March 29, 1940 to parents Charles and Clatie (Perry) Rion in Waverly, TN and entered into eternal rest on February 4, 2020 in Tyler, TX. Chuck grew up in the woods of Waverly, he loved being out in nature and would often refer to himself as just a “Hillbilly from Tennessee”. Chuck was a loving man who had a personality that made him seem bigger than life. He had a kind and loving way about him but he could have a strong personality if needed. Chuck enjoyed water, nature and loved riding horses. Growing up Chuck developed his strong work ethic, at the age of nine he was snaking logs, working at sawmills and even ran moonshine with his father and uncle. When he left high school, he decided he would join the Army Reserves, which he did proudly. He was a “thrill seeker”; he loved fast cars and motorcycles. Chuck was a “shade tree” mechanic; he loved to build cars. He loved the Lord and his family; he enjoyed being a grandfather to his grandchildren who called him “Pops”. Chuck was a master electrician, he worked for Murr Electric who played an important part in his life and helped him become self-employed. He married Gay Hallmark on October 6, 1996 in Mesquite, TX and they spent 24 wonderful years together.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and his grandson Rocky Granger.
He is survived by his loving wife Gay of Mabank, TX, daughter TJ West and husband Brian Jones of Kemp, TX, daughter Gale Redd and husband Wayne of Gun Barrel City, TX, daughter Alisha Miller and husband Benny of Greenville, TX, son Teddy Rion of Mesquite, TX, son Chris Rion of Crandall, TX, son Mark Delbridge of Miami, FL, son Jason Delbridge of Liles, TN, daughter Christy Gilley and husband Donnie of Centerville, TN, daughter Misty Wham and husband Aaron of Mildred, TX, son Joshua Montero and wife Kari of Okinawa, Japan, daughter Jennifer Rubio and husband Paolo of Heartland, TX, daughter Jessica Lasley and husband Matt of Heartland, TX, 26 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, sister Betty Lewis of Springhill, TN, sister Barbara Probst of New Era, MI, plus many half brothers and sisters and many more family members and life long friends.
