Charles Wayne Brownlee, 70, of Magazine, Arkansas, passed away Jan. 15, 2017. He was born June 15, 1946, to Robert Lee and Johnnie Joe (Rankin) Brownlee. He worked as an industrial mechanic for many years at Waukesha-Pearce Industries. He loved to play golf, fishing for catfish, hunting and working on old cars.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Johnnie Brownlee; his wife of 52 years, Violet Judith (Boudreaux) Brownlee; one son, Robert Lee Brownlee; and one sister, Bobbi Dupont.
Survivors include one daughter, Valrie Emberson of Magazine; two sisters, Glenda Bancroft of Berwick, Louisiana, and Mohrea Nelms of Booneville; three brothers, Ronald Lee Brownlee and wife, Shirley of Pass Christian, Mississippi, Jeff James Brownlee and wife Kerri of Enola ,and Michael Patrick Brownlee and wife Betsey of Ione; one grandchild, Charley Emberson; one goddaughter, Kate Ann Rodriguez; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Pallbearers will be Steven Rodriguez, Charles Brownlee, John Jones, Cody Brownlee, Jaymie Brownlee and Jeffery Brownlee.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at Twin City Funeral Home with a visitation being held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Following the services, Charles will be laid to rest in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula.