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Charles E. Hassell Sr.

1939 - 2023

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Leek & Sons Funeral Home - Urbana Champaign Chapel

1215 W. Bradley Ave.

Urbana, Illinois

Charles Hassell Obituary

CHAMPAIGN - Charles E. Hassell Sr., 84, of Champaign died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023, at home.

Funeral services for the U.S. Air Force veteran will be at noon May 19 at Salem Baptist Church, 500 E. Park St., Champaign. The Rev. Wendell W. Bonner will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Urbana. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon May 19 at the church. Leek & Sons Funeral Home, 1215 W. Bradley Ave., Danville, is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The News-Gazette from May 5 to May 11, 2023.

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Broan Eichelberger

May 21, 2023

I enjoyed working with Charles for many years at the CU Mass Transit District. He was a hardworking and friendly man. May God comfort and strengthen his family and friends.

Apostle Charlotte F. Blissit MAR.

May 19, 2023

Attended school with both the children. especially Elana. Thinking about you and praying for you in such a time as this. My Condolences to you and yours.

Anyeta Isom

May 19, 2023

Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time.

Brian and julie Swearingen

May 17, 2023

So sorry for your loss.Prayers to your family.


Brian and julie Swearingen

Greg Russell

May 16, 2023

Attended Centennial High School with Phillip
Charles was a few years older Good Guys
Best to you and your family

Greg Russell Nashville TN
Champaign Centennial (1981)

James Landers

May 15, 2023

Thinking of your family at this time.

Tony and judi Jones.

May 14, 2023

We are so sorry to hear of Bro. Haskell transition. He was a very kind and happy man whenever you saw him. May the good Lord continue to bless his family and comfort them with His love.

Carla Chambers

May 13, 2023

My sincerest condolences to the entire Hassell family for the loss of Big Charles. Thank you for regarding me as family and allowing me to repay the love by being available to serve in any capacity. Please know that I am forever enriched to have the Lewis/Hassell family apart of my village. May God continue to provide you all comfort during your time of bereavement. Love you all immeasurably

Kathy Walker

May 11, 2023

I am truly sorry for your loss. Mr. Hassell was a very kind man.

Sandra Jackson

May 11, 2023

Phillip and Angie Hassell
Prayers for the family of Mr. Hassell

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May

19

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Salem Baptist Church

500 E. Park St, Champaign, IL

May

19

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Salem Baptist Church

500 E. Park St., Champaign, IL

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Leek & Sons Funeral Home - Urbana Champaign Chapel

1215 W. Bradley Ave., Urbana, IL 61801

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