Memorial
Charles Franklin Ealy passed away July 11, 2023. Visitation: 5-7 PM, Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 12:00 PM, Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories.
Charles was born on October 1, 1940, in Matoon, Illinois, the son of Raymond Franklin and Naomi Belle (Boaz) Ealy. He had worked at Iowa Steel and Iron in Cedar Rapids. He was baptized by his uncle Reverend Bill (Martha) Boaz, and they preceded him in death. Charles’ hobbies included fishing, camping, and hunting. He also enjoyed bowling and visiting the casino. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his son Michael (Sara) Ealy of Holiday, FL, daughter Stephanie Ramirez of Oklahoma, siblings Jerry (Linda) Ealy of Cedar Rapids, June (Frank) Stephenson of Center Point, Rose (Gary) Swank of Maquoketa, Mona Bates of Brandon, and Veronica (Lary) Roztocil of Cedar Rapids, grandchildren Logan Ealy, Mary Ealy, Amber Cloud, Lester Ealy Jr., Jessica, Billy, and Jerry, several great grandchildren, and former wives Darlene Ealy and Laurie Galindo.
Preceding him in death were his parents, son Lester Ealy Sr., sisters Faye (Melvin) Holladay, Edna Brossard, Barbara (Larry) Ferch, and Naomi Ealy in infancy, and brother-in-law Lary Roztocil.
Memorials may be directed to the family.