Charles W. Prochera, M.D., passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014. Memorial service: for family and friends will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Fullness in Christ Church, 8895 Random Rd., Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, cancer.org. Charles was born June 10, 1949, in Queens, N.Y., to Helen Frances and Walter Prochera. Chuck earned his BA degree cum laude from SUNY, New Paltz, N.Y., and graduate work from Illinois State University. He graduated medical school from University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago, Ill. Chuck served his internship and residency at the University of Michigan, where he was honored chief resident, and also Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his fellowship from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in pulmonary disease and critical care in 1983. Chuck is board certified from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Subspecialty Pulmonary Disease, and Special Certificate Critical Care. He served as clinical assistant professor and clinical associate of Internal Medicine from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School from 1983 to present. Chuck began private practice at Harris Methodist Hospital in 1981, practicing respectively in the Irving Healthcare System; North Richland Hills Medical Center; Baylor Grapevine Medical Center; Wise Regional Medical Center, Decatur; and Keller up to retirement. As a physician, Chuck selflessly served in many roles as emergency room physician, staff physician, and clinic physician, chief of staff, medical director, Chief Respiratory and Critical Care, Medical and Advisory Boards, and numerous committees his entire career. Dr. Prochera was known to his colleagues, residents, nurses and patients as a compassionate, caring physician. He received numerous awards including the Resident Teaching Award-Baylor College of Medicine, Medical Director of the Year-Horizon Healthcare, and Distinguished Community Service Award from the American Cancer Society. He selflessly served others, cherished people, and took great joy in helping his patients. He was a member of the Fullness in Christ Church and was an avid fisherman. Survivors: Wife, Joy Prochera; daughters, Paige Prochera and Taylor Prochera; several nieces, nephews and cousins; along with many friends.

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Karen Mullins

November 29, 2017

Dr. Prochera was hands down the best boss that I ever had. I've always told that to anyone who will listen. He was an amazing teacher that made me the Respiratory Therapist that I am today. He was extremely generous and rewarded hard work. He was always so kind to me and my family. I'm so sad to hear about his passing. Prayers to his family!

Paige Prochera

October 24, 2016

Rest In Peace to the best father that ever lived. Thank you all for your condolences, it's amazing to see all of the lives he touched, made a difference in, and even saved. I'll always love and miss my dad.

Lee Ann McGinnis, MD

March 15, 2015

I am so saddened that my Google search for this wonderful man leads me here.
Chuck was a lowly intern when I was a medical student at UofM doing my required Internal Medicine rotation, but he was by far the most important person in my eight weeks time there. Although I am certain I must have quadrupled his work load, he never let on that I was anything but a member of the team who should be taught--and teach he did!
His experience at UI served us all well, and his dedication to his patients is an example that served me and all the people I have cared for these many years well.
I am sorry for his family's and friends' loss of this truly good man.

Susie Rainey

July 10, 2014

I just heard of his passing yesterday. I worked with Dr Prochera when he shared an office with Dr. Eisen. He was a fun, lighthearted, and compassionate man. His patients were so blessed to have him caring for them. I was blessed to work with him, and to call him my friend. May God's loving arms surround your family. He will be missed by so many people. He was a special man. God bless him!

Moinul Ahsan

April 25, 2014

I just get the message that Dr. Prochera is not with us anymore. I am really shocked... I was his patient until he retired. He was a very nice gentleman. When I visit his office/chamber, he discusses with me about his family, vacation plan and so on beside his professional work. I remember, he mentions most of the time, “I want to spend more time with my family”. I will pray for him. May Allah bless him.

Rory Foster

February 17, 2014

Joy, it is with sorrow that I discovered the loss of your husband, Charles. May the Lord comfort you, Paige, and Taylor in your time of grief.

NANCY NEFF

February 3, 2014

DR PROCHERA SAVED MY FATHER-IN-LAW'S LIFE IN DECATUR. AFTER HE HAD OPEN HEART SURGERY HE WENT INTO RESPIRATORY DISTREE. GOOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY

February 1, 2014

Dr.Prochera will be missed and I pray he knew how many lives he touched. He was a special guy for my son who was his youngest patient, 8yrs old at beginning of docs practice. My son is now 39 and followed doc as a patient and friend even after Dr Prochera closed his practice. Dr Prochera even understood me, as a over protective mom. What a positive difference he made in my sons life as a doctor and friend. With my family's love and respect. Carol Self

Carrie Fetter

January 30, 2014

Dr. Prochera was warm and caring doctor. I can't tell you how much I appreciated his care and concern. He will truly be missed

January 22, 2014

Yes Dr. Prochera truly was a compassionate, caring physician. He certainly will be missed.
Judy Thomas

Steve & Sandy Ferney

January 20, 2014

Steve and I worked with Chuck at Harris HEB. I remember when he first started private practice and told me he was so worried he wouldn't be busy. I believe he was our first pulmonary specialist. I said, Dr. Prochera, don't worry, you will be so busy you won't know what to do, and he was.

Gloria Swan

January 19, 2014

I worked with Dr. Prochera at THHEB he gave me the greatest opportunity in a life time and that was we went to Canada and brought back a ventilator patient that he took care of and was able to wean her off that ventilator. I will never forget his leadership and friendship. RIP my friend you will be missed.

January 18, 2014

Dr Prochera

You were my doctor but more than that, you were my friend. May you rest in peace

Gregg Self

January 17, 2014

Joy, a great feeling of sadness came over Carolyn and me when we read of Chuck's passing. During the 28 years that he took care of me I came to know him as an exceptional Doctor and a constant friend. It was through his dedication and skill that I made it through my asthma and Chug-Strauss. He then did what numerous other doctors said could not be done; he put me back in the cockpit and made it possible to continue my flying career. We will hold his memory in our hearts forever.
May the Lord lead and comfort you, Paige and Taylor in this time of sorrow.
Gary and Carolyn Toepperwein

Jackie Simpson

January 17, 2014

Dr.Prochera, May you rest in peace and may God watch over your precious family.

Jackie Simpson

January 17, 2014

Joy,Paige,Taylor.. I am sending you all my condolences. We have always given Dr.Prochera credit for saving my life in 1987. All other drs. wrote me off and your very special husband & dad didn't give up and he has always been very special to me & my family. I'm sure you don't remember me but we brought White Castle Hamb. to you, Joy,
when you were preg.. and my daughter made the name pictures for Paige & Taylor when they were born. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you and if there is anything we can ever do for you just call. 817-707-8170

Judge Frank Sullivan

January 17, 2014

Joy, I was so sorry to hear about Chuck. I have many good memories about our escapades at "Boathouse 19." Your presence in his life was the best thing that ever happened. So sorry that we lost touch over the years.

Stephanie Harrison

January 16, 2014

I was saddened to learn of Chuck's passing today. Thinking of Joy, Paige, Taylor and the rest of his family at this very difficult time. May he rest in peace!

Sincerely,

Stephanie Harrison

Gracie Mendez

January 16, 2014

Our condolences to the entire Prochera family.I worked at heb hosp and we met there.He was a great Dr. And a very caring to all his patients.RIP.

Andrea Lanier Kyle

January 16, 2014

Dr Prochera was my Mom's Pulmonary Dr - She had pulmonary fibrosis, such a cruel disease particularly since she never smoked. He was very kind and caring and always lovingly took care of her. When I asked him what 'I was supposed to do without my Mother, he so very kindly told me of the loss of his own Mom at an early age. He was so very sympathetic to my impending loss - that was 17 years ago and I have never forgotten his kindness. My condolences to you in your loss. May God Bless, and comfort you, his family, as you start your journey without his physical presence.

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