Charles Willard Postlewate GRANBURY--Charles Willard Postlewate, 78, of Granbury, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Fort Worth. MEMORIAL CELEBRATION: 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center St., Arlington. For more information, please go to https://www.noblecremations.com MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Retina Foundation of the Southwest (Dallas, Texas) or The Bridge Street History Center (Granbury, Texas). Born Jan. 8, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas, to Eugene and Eunice Olney Postlewate, Charles graduated from Edison High School in 1958, earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from GMI in Flint, Mich., and a B.A. and M.A. in guitar performance from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. Charles came to the University of Texas at Arlington in 1978 and retired as associate professor of music in 2006. Charles will be lovingly remembered for his many contributions to education and music, for his love and devotion to his family, and for an accomplished life that was truly well-lived. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dorothy Postlewate Hackworth. SURVIVORS: Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Marisa Herrera Postlewate; children, Jackie (Willy) Marlowe, Steve Postlewate, Brad (Shelly) Postlewate; siblings, Eugene "Sonny" (Susan) Postlewate, Morris (Joann) Postlewate, Marie Postlewate; brother-in-law, Neil Hackworth; and six grandchildren.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Aug. 11, 2019.

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Max Effort

August 5, 2025

I'm continuing to listen to Chuck's CDs and viewing his DVD. My way of keeping his memory alive. From a fellow WSU classmate and graduate. It's hard to accept that it's been 6 years since his passing. Eternal rest grant onto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

Colleen Norton

November 4, 2023

November 4, 2023
I will be forever grateful that I took his Music Appreciation class at UTA in 1990. I was a business major and decided to change majors to music (I play the flute) because of him. He had a fun personality & I enjoyed his class. I graduated in 1993 & he made sure to congratulate me on stage! My parents & I attended many of his guitar concerts and purchased his music. He was such a gifted musician! I had a long 26 year career as an Elementary Music Teacher in the DFW area. My condolences to his family.
-Colleen Norton

Robert (Western Australia)

April 28, 2022

Although I am a complete stranger, I offer my belated condolences- Charles was so gracious with me via email and sent me signed copies of his books and dvds, all of which had a profound effect on me and my teaching. His beautiful performances on that dvd is just sublime. Very sad to come across his passing as I was trying to find and order more of his material. To his family, know that your Dad meant something to someone rather far away! God Bless
Rob

Max Effort

November 27, 2019

I just learned of Chuck's passing from a Wayne State University publication. I am so sad to learn of his passing. I had attended WSU at the same time Chuck attended there; we were in the same Music History classes and we both participated in the WSU Choral Union then under the direction of Malcolm Johns. Initially, we were both striving for a bachelor of music degree with a major in theory and composition but then Chuck changed his major to classical guitar performance. I hadn't seen him since sometime in the mid-1970's but we renewed our friendship via the internet. I purchased his CDs and his DVD and would remind him every Christmas that I'm listening to his Christmas CD. Last Christmas we had a particularly fruitful email exchange and I shared digitally scanned pictures of WSU concert programs that we participated in while he shared a digital copy of his career memoirs with me. I can't truly put into words how much I will miss him but my memories will not fade as I listen to his CDs and watch his DVD. Eternal rest grant onto Chuck Postlewate, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

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