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Charles Sooby Obituary
1954-2012
Little Rock, Arkansas - As I always say, it's just another day in paradise. I'm Charles Sooby and I was born February 23, 1954 in Larned, Kansas to James Harold and Dorthea Alice Sooby. We moved to Dallas, Texas when I was in second grade and I lived most of my life in Dallas and Shreveport. I went peacefully to rest at Arkansas Hospice Inpatient in Little Rock on February 10, 2012, surrounded by my loving family.
I attended the University of Texas and received my Bachelors of Arts in Journalism at North Texas State University. I was lucky to work for H&E Equipment Services as a salesman and manager for 27 years; they are my second family.
My father and grandparents preceded me in death. I am survived by my wife, Rhonda Wolfe Sooby, my daughter, Elizabeth Sooby of College Station, TX, my two stepsons, Austin and Clay Lohnes of Shreveport, LA, and my mother Dorthea Sooby of Carrollton, Texas, and our Labrador Dixie. I am also survived by my brother, Bill Struble of Lawrence, KS, my three sisters: Jane Pelzl and her husband Joel of New Braunfels, TX, Alice Friend and her husband Eric of The Colony, TX, and Gerry Nichols and her husband Doug of Carrollton, TX, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
My favorite local charities are Providence House and Habitat for Humanity in Shreveport, LA. If you'd like to make a donation in my memory, I'd be thrilled.
10-4 good buddy, over and out.
Services will be conducted at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Shreveport, LA on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
You may express you condolences with the Sooby family by visiting our online register at www.centuriesmemorialfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Sooby
Rhonda
February 24, 2012
I love you. I can hear you saying "I love you very much". I love you very much, too. Thank you so much for the beautiful necklace you gave me for Valentine's Day! I can't believe you did that and you were so sick and you did that without me knowing! All you ever did was worry about me! So sweet to do that. Thank you and you will always be my Valentine. I love you a whole bunch. Don't worry about a thing. Look for me. I love you. Love, Rhonda
Rhonda Sooby
February 23, 2012
Happy Birthday! I love you with all my heart and I miss you like crazy. I'll be back before you know it! Look for me. I love you. Love, Rhonda
February 22, 2012
Rhonda, I just hear about Sooby. I am so sorry. I did not know he was sick. You know I know what you are going through and my prayers are with you and all of his family. If there is anything I can do to help ease some of the pain you are feeling, I will be there for you. Please let me hear from you as I do not know how to get in touch with you. My heart goes out to you my friend. Anita Mullins (344-1567)
Norma Vandergriff
February 21, 2012
Rhonda,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda Sooby
February 20, 2012
Nothing is the same. I love you. Always and always. Love, Rhonda
Slick
February 20, 2012
Charlie,
I have told you everything I wanted to say. Now that time has passed, I want to add this: you would be so proud of Rhonda and Elizabeth and the way they have been able to carry on. I know their grief is overwhelming. They are both such wonderful people. I know they were the most important things in your life. Donna and my world will never be the same.
Jan Poole
February 18, 2012
Rhonda, words seem so small when your loss is so great we hear them, we understand them, and we are so thankful for each one but somehow the heart just can not feel them... take comfort in the small every day reminders that Sooby will send your way just something small and simple that only your heart will know and take peace in knowing that you will once again be together .. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and love you very much....The Pooles
Stephanie Fontenette
February 18, 2012
Mrs. Rhonda & Elizabeth...I am soo sorry for your loss & my heart goes out to you & your family. It was a blessing & delight to work with Mr. Charles.
Take Care,
Norma Vandergriff
February 17, 2012
Rhonda,
I am so sorry for your loss. Charles was a GREAT man. I had the honor of seeing him at several of the christmas parties and at the office when I was married to Mike Vandergriff. It was an honor knowing him. He will be missed.
Carolyn Bray
February 17, 2012
Rhonda and Elizabeth: my thoughts and prayers are with you both this day. May God bless you both and give you strength, as He holds Sooby in His loving arms today.
Becke LaBorde McCoy
February 17, 2012
Rhonda.so so sorry for your loss. Wished I'd known him. He had to be a wonderful man as I am reading about him Love you girl ..
Leonard St. Germain
February 17, 2012
I am very saddened by the loss of Charles, and my deepest condolences go out to the family. I'll always remember the times we spent together and the many lessons in Soobylosophy presented by Charles, as only he could do. Rest in Peace my Brother and I'll see you on the other side.
steve prince
February 17, 2012
Rhonda,
May GOD bless you and Charles family. My prayers and thoughts will be with you.
David Goodson
February 17, 2012
I am so saddened to learn of Charles' passing. We were good friends many years ago at Woodrow but lost touch recently. Reading the many fine tributes to Charles, it makes me happy to know that he led a good, happy, productive life. I never knew Rhonda but her love for Charles comes through loud and clear in her comments. He was a lucky guy to have her in his life. Best wishes to her and the rest of the family. RIP Charles, we'll miss you.
February 17, 2012
Sooby, I will miss your sence of humor and that infectious laugh, and you.
You were a great man, heaven received a great angel. Until we meet again Sir.
Rhonda and Elizabeth and family I am so sorry for your loss
Stacey Miller and David Vidales
Rhonda Owens Nygaard
February 17, 2012
Rhonda - I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Tanya Melton
February 17, 2012
Thank you for shining your light!
John and Kelly Honeywell
February 17, 2012
Sooby, I'll never forget when Kelly and I met you and Rhonda in Jamaica.I felt like it was an instant friendship. When we heard of your passing we wept. We weep because we are selfish, we want more of you. As time goes by we know you are in a better more peaceful place. My regrets are we didn't live closer and see more of you. But knowing how we spent the few times together that could have been dangerous. You lived life to the fullest and were truly a southern gentlemen.I know we were only together a short amount of time but you were truly a friend.Friends are like stars you don't always see them but you know they are there. Heaven is a better place and a whole lot more fun.Our life is truley blessed for you being in it. It is an honour to call you our friend
clint cheaney
February 17, 2012
Charles and Rhonda were so good to my wife and I when we moved to Shreveport. Our daughters played soccer together and we enjoyed the games and refreshments for many years. Charles was too much fun and a great friend. Our prayers go out to Elizabeth and Rhonda. Clint & Mary Ellen Cheaney(Dallas)
Claudia Evangelo
February 16, 2012
Charlie, no words can express the aching in my heart when I heard of your passing. You were a true friend; Time would pass between visits/emails, but we could always pick right up where we left off as if no time had passed. You will always be in my heart, in my thoughts, and especially in my prayers. There is a time for everything; even though our earthly minds cannot conceive or answer the "why" when a person like you dies. Your life on this earth was fruitful and blessed. Your earthly body may be here on this earth, but your heavenly body is whole and healthy, dancing around heaven in splendor. I miss you dearly. Your friend,
Chip
February 16, 2012
Milbus - it was a hell of a run. You were the best friend I ever had and I will miss you terribly - hell I already do. As much as my gut hurt from laughing so hard so many times with you - my heart hurts twice as much now. We had so much fun and I will never forget the times we had. Thanks for always being there. I love you and Rhonda.
February 16, 2012
Sorry to hear about Charles. Wish I could be there. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Doris walker
Jeff&Vicky Stewart
February 16, 2012
So sorry for your loss Rhonda. Sooby was a great man.
Mary Cardini
February 16, 2012
Sooby will truley be missed. I was blessed to have worked with him and I always loved his honesty and great sense of humor. I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. As always you will remain in my prayers.
Sandy Bruce
February 16, 2012
It makes my heart hurt to know you are gone we worked together for along time and I will always remember what a wonderful father you made and I admired that about you so much my prayers to your family and friends.
Tiffany Blaine
February 16, 2012
Rhonda, my heart is breaking for you. If you need anything at all please let me know. Prayers going up for you and your family.
Mona Clifton
February 16, 2012
Rhonda what a happy place Heaven is right now. I am so sorry for the loss of your best friend and husband. Just know that he will be watching over you. And know that he no longer knows sickness or pain. And what a blessing you were to him! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Call me anytime. Love you.
Rindy Fairchild
February 16, 2012
Elizabeth, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christopher Black
February 16, 2012
Rhonda, I wanted you to know that I really enjoyed getting to met Charles in the Hospital. That was the only time that I ever met him but I felt like I knew him well because of the way you talked about him and the life that you and he had together. He sure will be missed by all. We are praying for you and your whole family during this time. Call or come by anytime if you want to talk. Hope to see you soon.
theresa stewart
February 16, 2012
Sooby you will be greatly missed thanks so much for taking such good care of my sister rhonda....hugz theresa
Terry Rountree
February 16, 2012
I remember the first time I ever saw Charlie in the second grade at Wm. Lipscomb Elementary school, he was wearing shorts which was unheard of at that time and I thought that was pretty cool. The next year we were in the same class and became great friends. We shared a lot during those school years all the way through high school and roomed together for a year in college. That gave me the honor and privelege of knowing what kind of man Charlie truly was. He had the rare combination of intelligence, great sense of humor, loyalty and compassion. He was a great friend. The world is less bright with his absence and I will miss him terribly. My heartfelt condolonces go out to Charlie's family. Linda and my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
February 16, 2012
My sincere condolences to the family. I met Charles many years ago and he helped my company (in 1990) Gemini Explorations, Inc. to purchase a Tac hoe and we have been friends since then. We are going to miss Charles he was a wonderful man and we are very sorry for your loss Rhonda. We met when you were living in Shreveport but it was a while back. My very best to your family. James & Linda Vozzella and Eugene DuCharme.
Rhonda Sooby
February 16, 2012
Sooby: I have always loved this picture of you. It was made the day we were married. 05/05/05 Las Vegas, NV. So much fun! We made a great team. Good grief, aside from work, was there anywhere we did not go together? I had a blast, and I won't ever forget. I'm so sorry you got sick and I would go back and take care of you all over again, just wishing for a different outcome. But still, I would do it again. I'll remember what you told me in all the late night/early morning talks. I'll miss you like crazy. I'll love you, always. Look for me. I love you. Love, Rhonda
Nancy & Adam Blumer
February 15, 2012
We have fond memories of greeting Charles and Rhonda as they passed from one end of the soccer field to the other at half time so Charles could be on the same end where Elizabeth was playing goalkeeper at Millsaps College. Enjoyed watching Charles, the proud father. Our thoughts and prayers for peace at this time for the Sooby family.
Debbie Worrall Moore
February 15, 2012
so very sad to learn about Charlie. He was a special friend, growing up together in our small St. Andrews youth group, and going through school at Woodrow. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sooby family...
Debbie
Rush
February 15, 2012
sincere condolences to Dorthea, Alice, Gerri and all of the Sooby family....very sorry to hear of this tragic loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you...
Vicki Aymond
February 15, 2012
Sooby, my heart aches to hear of your passing. I remember us running the streets in Lakewood and late night swims at the country club. I always had a crush on you. Rest in Peace my old friend.
joann riley
February 15, 2012
Dear Sooby family, I am very sad for the loss of your dear loved one. I, too, have lost a son in death and it is very painful. Please know my prayers are with you and your family. I feel sure he will be missed by all who loved him. My sincere condolences. Joann Riley.
Vicki Griffin Robison
February 15, 2012
I went to Woodrow Wilson High School with Charlie. He was always so funny-not in a mean way. He had a true sweetness about him! We all that graduated with him were looking forward to seeing him at our 40th reunion-praying he'd make it. RIP~ my old friend.
Martha Joe Thrasher
February 15, 2012
Know that your praying friends at Lakeview are holding your family up to the Father!
Carol Putnam
February 14, 2012
Charles hired me at H&E two years ago this January. I had the privilege to work closely with him on a daily basis and will miss having him as my manager. Charles was there to offer advice through a rough time in my life and I appreciate it deeply. I had a chance to meet his daughter at the AR/LSU game in 2010. He spoke about her often and I know he loved her very much and was an extremely proud daddy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of loss.
Sherri Parent
February 14, 2012
I am so sorry to hear that Charles has passed, he will be missed by so many here at H&E. He has touched so many of our lives. I will continue to keep the Sooby family in my prayers.
Hardy Post
February 14, 2012
I'm so sorry for the loss of a wonderful friend and co-worker, my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to his loved ones. I always looked forward to his advise and the wealth of knowledge he was able to share with me on any and all topics that come to mind. Thanks buddy, I'll miss you a lot.
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