Charles "Chuck" Alan Bybee, 70, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away January 3, 2019. Chuck was a gifted mechanic. He could take anything apart, fix it, and put it back together. His love for machines geared him toward his retirement as a Lead Avionic Technician at Cessna, after 37 years of loyal service. He traveled the world working for Cessna and also was a field technician for a time. He and his father Arthur had a love for racing. They were the proud owners and mechanics of the No. 9 Semi-Late, that won consecutive championships at 81 Speedway in the mid 70's. Chuck was a proud American. He served in ROTC in high school and later joined the Navy and National Guard. He was a member of the Falcon Club and enjoyed listening to bluegrass, traveling with his father to watch sprint car racing, watching MMA, and above all else spending time with family. Chuck was a loving, understanding, and hardworking man. He centered his life around his family and was a steadfast provider. He made sure that everyone was taken care of before himself and never spoke ill of anyone. He spoiled his wife rotten, and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a loyal and honest man who will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Marvelle Bybee; brother, Darrell Bybee; and sister Linda Bybee. He is survived by his wife, Susan Bybee; children, William "Bill" (Jerilyn) Newell, Andrea Bybee, Robert C. Bybee, and Samantha (Quentin Chavez) Bybee; grandchildren, Shelbee Bybee, Charles Braxton Bybee, Taylen Chavez, Kylen Chavez, Casyn Bybee, Madison Roland, Matthew Roland, and James Roland; brother Raymond (Debbie) Bybee; and his dogs, Annie, Mason, Niki and Chanel. His funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Chuck's name may be made to stjude.org.
