Charles E. Beddingfield, 82, of Jacksonville died May 22, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born October 26, 1937 in Jacksonville, the son of the late Charles and Velva Brockhouse Beddingfield. He married Carolyn Angelo on March 12, 1960, at Centenary United Methodist Church in Jacksonville and she survives. He is also survived by two children, LeeAnn Stelling of Jacksonville and Bill (Jeanne) Beddingfield of Springfield; three grandchildren, Amanda (Clarence) Price of Jacksonville, Ricky Stelling of Jacksonville, and Evann (Miranda Turner) Wright of Springfield; three great grandchildren, CJ Price, Kynlee Price, and Brody Wright; and a sister, Martha (Roy) Huddleston, Brooksville, FL. He was preceded in death by a sister Jeanette Beddingfield. He was a graduate of Chapin High School. Charles was a Vietnam War Army Veteran, a member the Centenary United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. He retired from Operating Engineers Local # 965 as an Operating Engineer. He was an avid craftsman and considered a “jack of all trades”. He enjoyed gardening and his tractor. Charles had been a member of many service organizations including the Elks, Amvets and the Loyal Order of the Moose. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at Concord Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Jacksonville Food Bank, Centenary United Methodist Church, or a donor’s choice. Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at: www.airsman-hires.com.