Charles Eugene "Chuck, Charlie AKA Pops" Hendon

Charles Eugene Hendon, affectionately known as Charlie or Pops, passed away on November 18, 2024, at the age of 68 in Powers, Oregon. Born on March 31, 1956, in Casa Grande, Arizona, Charlie grew into a man loved by all for his vibrant and accepting nature.

Charlie graduated from Powers High School and soon after began a long and fulfilling career. He spent 18 years as a logger in Coos County before moving to Alaska, where he worked as a union heavy equipment operator for 20 years. After retiring in 2017, Charlie returned to Powers and continued working for Merchen & Reed as a heavy equipment operator until his passing.

Charlie's life was marked by his love for family, which was his greatest hobby, along with fishing, hunting, traveling, and riding his Harley Davidson across the country. He shared many adventures with his best friend, Teddy, an Australian shepherd, and was always the life of social gatherings.

Charlie is survived by his sister, LeaAnne St.Pierre; sister, Dierre Davis; son, Chad Hendon; daughter, Tami Hill; granddaughter, Malissa Hendon; grandsons, Brandon and Justin Hill; granddaughter, Jennah Hill; He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Wyonell Rolund; father, Arley Hendon; sisters, Mabry DeLong and Michelle Hendon; and his life partner, Mary Kohn.

A celebration of Charlie's life is scheduled for the spring of 2025, where friends and family will gather to honor his memory and the joy he brought into their lives.