CHARLES FREDERICK HUNCKE, 71, passed away on Oct. 18, 2018. Born in Little Rock, Ark., to Carl and Sally Huncke on June 3, 1947, he was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by the love of his life, Deeana Montgomery; sons, Chris and Brian (Dina) Huncke of Indian Trail, N.C.; sister, Ruthie (Alan) Holland of Little Rock; and brother, John (Kate) Huncke of Bronxville, N.Y.; Amy (Walt) Terry and Amanda (Lynn) Tiner of Little Rock; Matt (Ali) Holland of Maineville, Ohio; Laura (Doug) Hoey of River Forest, Ill.; grandchildren: Jake, Zach, Reed and Anna Claire Terry; Mary Montgomery; and Trey and Janie Tiner; nephews and nieces: Sara and Matt Huncke; Will, Molly and Gavin Hoey; and Owen and Nate Holland.

He was dedicated to his work and, most importantly, to his family. He loved attending as many events as he could involving his grandchildren, particularly PA football games. He was a proud 1965 graduate of Catholic High School.

He was extremely proud to have served his country honorably in the United States Navy from June 1967 until Nov. 1974. He spent most of his active duty on the USS Newport News, including a Vietnam tour in 1969.

Charles worked tirelessly for John Chandler's companies over the past 30 years. He loved the people he worked with there. We are convinced Charles has been assigned a new role as "Greeter" with St. Peter at the Pearly Gates, especially greeting young newcomers to heaven with his customary, very enthusiastic and vigorous handshaking, accompanied by his saying, "So very glad to meet you, so glad to meet you, it's great to meet you!" The perfect role for Tinker!

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider donations to the Catholic High School for Boys in Little Rock, the North Little Rock History Commission, the Arkansas State Police Foundation or a charity of your choice.

Visitation will be on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home at 1921 N. Main in North Little Rock. Funeral services will be at Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock on Friday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. followed by interment at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery on 1501 West Maryland Ave., North Little Rock at 1 p.m. Online guest book at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Published October 21, 2018

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