Dateline: Rio Hondo: Charles R. Wilds, 67, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen.
Charles was born on December 30, 1941 in Rio Hondo. He was a graduate of Rio Hondo High School and a longtime resident. He served in the United States Air Force, was employed with the Union Pacific Railroad and a member of the Osage Nation.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; son, Ron Wilds and wife, Sharon; mother, Juanita Wilds; father, Floyd G. Wilds; 6 step-grandchildren; and many beloved grandchildren and step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Shari and brother, David.
Visitation hours will be held Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM with the family present.
Funeral services will be held at the Mont Meta Memorial Park Mausoleum, 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 21, 2009 with the Rev. Gene Horton officiating.