Charles F. "Charlie" Bee Jr.

Charles "Charlie" F. Bee, Jr., 75, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Linda E. White Hospice House.

Charlie was born in Evansville, Indiana on November 24, 1950, to the late Charles F. Bee, Sr. and Charlotte (Hagenseiker) Hale. He honorably served in the United States Army. Charlie was an ordained minister and a member of Mill Road Baptist Church. He was a jokester and prankster, never complained, and was a natural peacemaker. Charlie was proud of his Cherokee heritage, he was a gifted artist and writer who enjoyed drawing, poetry, playing guitar, fishing, and martial arts. Above all, Charlie was a devoted husband, loving father and proud papa whose greatest joy was his family.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jonni (Masterson) Bee; daughters, Kasi Shearer (Robbie) and Heather Bee; son, Craig Bee; sisters, Diana Asher (John) and Tonia Donner Warner (Mark); bonus mother, Peggy Bee; grandchildren, Emma, Blaine, Hayden, Holly, Daisy, Orion, and Gavin; great-granddaughter, Reagan. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Charlie's life will be held at 5:00 pm on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711, with Pastor John Kellough officiating. The Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military honors.

Friends may visit from 3:00 pm until service time on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Browning Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cherokee Preservation Foundation, P.O. Box 504 Cherokee, NC 28719.