Charles Nelson Hurl, 99 of Bella Vista, Arkansas died peacefully Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Highlands Rehab Center in Bella Vista, AR. He was born February 7, 1924, in Sharpsville, PA to Robert and Marie Hurl.

He grew up in Sharpsville and graduated from Penn State University in civil engineering.  He was drafted into the Army in 1943 and served in WWII as a tank commander in the 14th Armored Division (The Liberators).  He earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star during his service.

In 1958 he married Nancy Ann McIntyre, and they had five children. Chuck spent his entire career with Chicago Bridge and Iron and his work sent him and his family to New Jersey, Brazil, Germany, and Illinois. Chuck retired to Bella Vista, AR in 1991.

Chuck was known for his phenomenal memory and enjoying social gatherings.  He loved fishing, gardening, dancing, golfing, volunteering in his community and, most of all, his family. He was a member of Fly Tyers Club of Bella Vista, the Triangle Fraternity, VFW and the  First United Methodist Church.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Roberta Resley; son-in-law, Kurt Klippert; his first wife, Nancy (McIntyre) Hurl; and second wife, Betty (Gillette) Hurl.

He is survived by his children, Jeannette Vrtis (Ken), Scott Hurl, Cindy Prunty (Bill), Robin Klippert, and Bob Hurl (Alice);  ten grandchildren, Elisa Klippert, Jamie (Klippert) Watkins, Justin Klippert, Hannah Klippert, Brittany Vrtis, Lindsey (Vrtis) Parod, Kenny Vrtis, Colby (Prunty) Parks, Shelby Prunty and Alex Hurl; and his five great grandchildren, Wesley and Raelyn Watkins, Myles Parod, Kellan and Lynnley Parks.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church, 20 Boyce Drive, Bella Vista, AR with Reverend Ron Hayes officiating. There will be a reception at the church immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.