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Charles Bartlett Obituary
Wichita Falls - Charles Martin Bartlett, 67, of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on August 27, 2020 in Wichita Falls, Texas with his family by his side.
The family will receive friends between 6 and 8 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2020 at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Crestview Memorial Park. A celebration of life will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Anchor Baptist Church with Pastor D.L. Moody of East Paris Baptist Church in Paris, Texas and Pastor Jeremy Hare of Anchor Baptist Church, officiating. All events are open to anyone who would like to celebrate the life of Charles Bartlett, and will be streaming live at 1:00 p.m. on the Anchor Baptist Facebook page. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls.
Charles was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to Charles and Della (Carlson) Bartlett on June 5, 1953. He graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1971. He married the love of his life, Linda Talley, on June 27, 1971 at Bible Baptist Church in Wichita Falls. He graduated from Arlington Baptist College in 1974.
Charles was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, and faithful servant of the Lord. For 48 years Charles served the Lord as a Music Minister, Youth Pastor and Senior Pastor in Texas, Georgia, Florida and Kansas. His first Senior Pastor role was in Cheney, Kansas at Cheney Baptist Church where he served for 10 years. Charles was the founding pastor of Anchor Baptist Church where he served for the last 23 years. Charles also served as a chaplain for the Wichita County Sherriff, Wichita Falls Police Department, and Marketplace Ministries. He also served on the Mission Board for the World Baptist Fellowship and the Board of Directors for Minnetonka Christian Camp in Clayton, Oklahoma.
Charles is preceded in death by his father, Charles Scott; his mother, Della; his father-in-law, James Talley; and his mother-in-law, Evelyn.
Charles is survived by his spouse, Linda; his children, Scott and Laurel, Jarrod and Jennifer, Rodney and Tiffany, and Allison and Daniel Teekel; siblings, Amanda Hayward, Alan Bartlett, and Angela Henard: grandchildren, Kolby and Maddox Bartlett; Braden, Logan and Elina Bartlett; Caleb, Jesse and Emily Bartlett; Alexis, and Ariel and Jakob Teekel; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be given to Anchor Baptist Church, 4298 Armory Road, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com
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Lillie Tidwell
August 22, 2025
Pastor, I miss you. You were a great man and a wonderful Pastor.
Kevin Alvis
January 17, 2023
I was 10 years old in 1974. Brother Bartlett and Linda had a baby son named Scott at our church. Central Baptist Church in Euless, Texas. Brother Bartlett taught me how to sight read using the Shape notes in Junior Choir. I became a Music Minister because of Him. I will never be able to repay the debt I owe to Him and Sister Linda for their sacrifice and faithful service. God bless his memory. I am a debtor!
Wanda Trammell-Easterling
October 6, 2020
Linda, I just saw this and am completely taken aback. Charles and you were the first people to believe in my gift and Charles was the best man a little fat girl could look up to. I still remember the words to the song that he taught me to sing at Bible Baptist Church all those long years ago. He set a course for me to follow and I would have NEVER done it with out him. He was a huge chunk of my courage to perform my gift. Thank you for sharing him with me and all of the other songbirds he inspired. I will be praying for your family to heal and carry on as best you can. Love Y'all!!!
Jesse Luper, Jr
September 3, 2020
Linda and family Charles was a great man of God. He was always so ready to smile, laugh, or just excited to be around everyone. Always enjoyed being around him and Linda. We will miss him very much. We have known you all since you were in Kansas and I was just a new Christian. Charles made a big difference in anyone he was around. Well done good and faithful servant!
Jesse and Tena Luper
Jesse Luper, Jr
September 3, 2020
Linda and family Charles was a great man of God. He was always so ready to smile, laugh, or just excited to be around everyone. Always enjoyed being around him and Linda. We will miss him very much. We have known you all since you were in Kansas and I was just a new Christian. Charles made a big difference in anyone he was around. Well done good and faithful servant!
Jesse and Tena Luper
Clifton and Tiffany Booth
September 1, 2020
Bro. Bartlett leaves behind a great legacy of faith, service, and commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ. We are praying for the entire family during this difficult time.
Faith Austin
September 1, 2020
I wish there were words, am so thankful there is God in Heaven. I beg he hold you all closer until that day He wipes away all sorrow, tears, and pain. With you I am longing for that day...
Faith Austin
Jim & Annette Singletary
September 1, 2020
We will always remember our fellowship together in Kansas. Praying for comfort for your family. Jim & Annette Singletary
Sylvain Mallette
August 31, 2020
I had the privilege of meeting Bro. Bartlett when my students and I shared a cabin with he and his students at the A.C.E. Junior Convention. The following year when they announced we would be sharing a cabin again, I couldn't have been happier about the assignment. He is such a friendly, kind, considerate, godly man. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bartlett family.
August 31, 2020
Heartfelt prayers and condolences for the family.
Levada Davis
August 31, 2020
I'm so sorry for to hear about Bro. Bartlett. It was wonderful to see him and Linda earlier this year. Charles was one of my favorites at Bible Baptist Christian School. I'll never forget how he would tell us to give our lives for that Volleyball before we let it hit the ground. Most of all he wanted everyone to give their lives to Jesus. At school he would not only guide us in our academic education, he also guided us in living out our faith in Jesus. I know he was met at the gates of heaven with the words, "Well done my good and faithful servant."
Fonda and Kyle Few
August 31, 2020
We always appreciated Pastor Charles and his sermons. He made you feel welcome, relaxed, part of the family and had a great sense of humor. Never once did we fall asleep in any of his sermons! He was kind hearted and loved his congregation. He helped lead so many others to where he is now. What is more rewarding than that? We will miss him tremendously and will always value the life lessons that he taught us. Although he is gone from this earth and is at peace now, it will still leave a void in so many hearts. Prayers of comfort to Linda and the kids. What a blessing he was to this world! As Charles would often say.... "Have i told you lately that the tomb is still empty?" Until we meet again Pastor Charles!!!
Greg Rosenhagen
August 31, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bartlett family during this difficult time.
Sandra Schmidt Gray
August 31, 2020
May God grant peace to all the friends and family of Charles. One day we will all be united again with our Lord.
Ernie and Monoka Brown
August 30, 2020
Dear Linda and family we are so very sorry for your loss. We pray for physical strength for you all in these days ahead. May your love, life and memories be a comfort and help to you now and each day. We know you are comforted to know he is with his Savior and not suffering any more and have the blessed hope to see him again. But saying good-bye can be hard. Love you and Brother Charles! Will be praying for you all!
Lillie Tidwell
August 30, 2020
Forever grateful to this man. He led my husband and son to the Lord and baptized all three of us! He has been the rock that we have needed so many times. I know that he is singing Victory in Jesus with his grandfather in the heavenly choir! Love him so much.
August 30, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Pam and Ned Miller
August 30, 2020
Linda, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Charles was a great pastor to Ned and me while we were members of Anchor Baptist. Your family is precious. We will see him later.
Jeanie Scott
August 30, 2020
From Bible Baptist Church in Frederick, we would like to send our condolences to Brother Bartletts family and church family! Merlin and Jeanie Scott
LaDonna Gunnoe
August 30, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Charlie Weston
August 30, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved him dearly. Such a Godly man he loved the Lord and was an awesome Pastor I will miss him dearly. praying for you may God comfort you and give peace. I love you❤
Bettye Stearns Watkins
August 30, 2020
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. You and your family are in my prayers.
Doris Davis
August 30, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda Parker
August 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Williams
August 30, 2020
Pastor Bartlett rest in peace. You so derserve it. You will be missed BUT Not forgotten. You will always hold a piece of my heart. For all you have done for me and my family. My condolences to Linda and ALL family. PRAYERS for your hearts to heal.
John McAninch
August 29, 2020
Charles and I used to play "Cisco Kid and Poncho" in City View school's playground. Mrs. Allred (the former First Lady of Texas) would frequently ask Charles to sing in our music theory class. The boy could sing the wings off of a Mockingbird. He was a devout Christian since I first knew him. We lost touch in high school but, I'm positive Charles never veered from the path he chose in life.
Dennis Moore
August 29, 2020
Prayers for all the family.
Cecelia Black
August 29, 2020
My thought and prayers are with Charles Bartlett family he was a freind of mine and his with Linda . May God be with you at this time
Delbert Canright
August 29, 2020
I never knew Brother Charles well, but the Bartlety Family has been a positive influence on many people for many years.
He will be greatly missed!
Our prayers are with his family and Church.
God bless you.
Hartwell Dodge
August 29, 2020
My prayers and love for the family and friends
Terin Ramsey
August 29, 2020
Pastor Bartlett was a huge part of my life growing up. He taught me many things and was one of the wisest men I ever had the privilege of knowing. Now that I am grown I think a lot about the messages he taught us all and I remember him going with us to church camp. The world lost an amazing Godly man. My condolences to Linda and his family, along with the Anchor Baptist Church family.
Leticia Ritter
August 29, 2020
Mrs. Linda and Anchor Baptist church family my heart goes out to you all. Bro. Bartlett blessed my life with his love and devotion to our Jr camp kids. He and Mrs. Linda always gave their all to God’s service and it is something that will never be forgotten. We love you all so much and will continue to pray for you guys.
Daysha Harris
August 29, 2020
Bro. Bartlett, we miss you already. We are praying for Linda and the family and friends. We will see you again one day!
Janice Stine
August 29, 2020
Pastor Bartlett was tenderhearted to those in recovery. He made space in his church for a Celebrate Recovery class to those who were not members of Anchor Baptist. He was wise, meek and gentle in spirit. I will always appreciate his and Linda's kindness and friendship.
Edie Talley
August 29, 2020
Linda, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know I'm thinking of you and your entire family. I have very fond memories of Charles from the family reunions and how gracious he was with Danny's passing. Love you all. Edie Talley
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