Charles Cleveland Tunnell, 87, of Bassett, VA went to be with the Lord Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home. He was born September 18, 1934 in Glen Cove, NY to the late Dorothy Tunnell and Charles Tunnell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen Tunnell, wife, Jean Hankins Tunnell; and great-granddaughter, Emberly Reffett.
He is survived by his sons, Chuck Tunnell (Janet), Danny Hodges (Barbara), Chris Tunnell (Jean), and Mike Nuckles (Pam); several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Mr. Tunnell was a member of Victory Baptist Church and ran the Victory International Food Bank. He was a truck driver for over 35 years and served in the U.S. Army.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Victory Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Schelling and Pastor David Naff officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Victory International Food Bank, P.O. Box 737, Fieldale, VA 24089 or the SPCA of Martinsville-Henry Count, 132 Joseph Martin Hwy., Martinsville, VA 24112.
Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, VA is serving the Tunnell family.
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