Charles (Charlie) Everett Stocks Jr.
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Charles (Charlie) Everett Stocks Jr.
February 8, 1952 – March 16, 2025
Charles (Charlie) Everett Stocks Jr., 73, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully after a long battle with medical conditions on March 16, 2025, at the Des Moines VA Hospital. Born on February 8, 1952, in Waterloo, Iowa, Charlie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
Charlie deeply loved his wife of 28 years, Karen, and cherished his many friends and family members. He had a love for life and found joy in the simple pleasures, including fishing, cooking, and spending time with those he loved. An avid fisherman and passionate Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Charlie was also known for his talent in the kitchen and his love of sharing stories and laughter.
Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Karen Stocks; his brother, Bob (Vicky) Stocks; his sisters, Linda and Becky Stocks; and numerous other family members and friends who were dear to him. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Everett Stocks Sr.; his mother, Mary Elizabeth Davis; his sisters, Betty Lou Christianson and Carol Ann Stocks; and his stepson, Brian Sills.
A memorial service will be held in Charlie’s honor on April 10, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, exit 113 (34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel, IA 50003)
Charlie will be dearly missed, but his legacy of love, laughter, and strength will live on in the hearts of those he touched.
