Charles Van Cleave

Charles T. Van Cleave Sr.

Dec. 5, 1947 - Dec. 24, 2018

McCOOK, Neb. — Charles T. Van Cleave Sr., age 71, of McCook, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, at his home in McCook.

Charles was born on Dec. 5, 1947, to Virgil V. Van Cleave and Alberta Viola (Davis) Van Cleave in St. Joseph, Mo. In 2011, Charles moved from St. Joseph to McCook.

He was an avid NFL and NASCAR racing fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-son, William Brown; as well as two sisters, Rita Hahn and Shelia Fisher.

He is survived by his sons, Charles Van Cleave and wife, Marie of St. Joseph and Vincent Van Cleave and wife, Kimberly of Junction City, Kan.; his step-son, Morgan Brown and wife, Nancy of Bellevue, Neb., and step-son, Dewey Brown of St. Joseph; brother, Virgil Van Cleave Sr. of McCook; sister, Wanda Moline and husband, Henry of McCook. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Charles Van Cleave Go Fund Me Account at charlie660804@yahoo.com

Friends may send condolences online at www.carpenterbreland.com

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.