Charles Leon Gillum, 82, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas died May 20, 2026.

He was born October 12, 1943 in Bristow, Oklahoma to Lewis William Gillum and Mary Adeline Williams Gillum. He was a heavy equipment operator and truck driver by trade Charles loved to fish, play video games and spending time with his family. He was a devoted Christian, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who loved the Lord. Charles was a member of The Ridge Church in Pea Ridge and is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jimmy Gillum, Danny Gillum, Wayne Gillum and a grandson, Ricky Sanchez.

Survivors are his children, Lewis Gillum of Little Rock, Ar., James Gillum (Rita) of Avoca, Ar., Charles Gillum, Jr. of Rogers, Ar., Tereasa Jones (Bryan) of Pea Ridge, Ar.; siblings, Sandra Harris of Modesto, Ca., Gary Gillum of Tahlequah, Ok., David Gillum (Sharon) of Modesto, Ca.; sister-in-law, Sheri Gillum; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Celebration of life is set for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026 at The Ridge Church, 836 N Cutis Ave. Pea Ridge, Arkansas.