Charles Gordon Younce Sr., age 78, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Cape Girardeau, MO.

He was born on November 17, 1947, to Charles Richard and Genevieve Dailey Younce.

He was a graduate of Dahlgren High School and attended Automotive Collision Technician College focusing on auto body and collision repair.

On August 26, 1968, in Cherryville, MO he married the love of his life Darlene Mae Callahan Younce.

Charles was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a radio relay man and rose to the rank of Sargeant.

Before being drafted into the Army, Charles worked for McDonald Douglas Aircraft. When he returned home, he was the collision body repairman for Cape GMC-Pontiac, the body shop manager for Ford Groves, Coad Chevrolet and lastly, he retired from Kagmo Electrical.

He was of the Christian faith and was a member of LaCroix Church in Cape Girardeau.

Survivors include his three sons: Benny Younce of Jackson, MO, Charles Gordon Younce Jr. of Cape Girardeau, MO and Bobby and Mollie Younce of Jackson, MO; his six grandchildren: Brittany Younce, Khloe Younce, Hunter Younce, Landon Younce, Sawyer Younce, and Greer Younce; sister, Phyllis Cox of Anaheim, CA; sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-law, Barb (Larry) Elder of Cedar Hill, MO, Ruby (Lawrence) of Cuba, MO and Shirley Callahan of Cherryville, MO; nieces, Kelley (Brian) Hodges and Angie (Shawn) Triplett; and nephew, Matt Elder.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Genevieve Younce; his wife, Darlene; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Younce; brother-in-law, David Cox; brother-in-law, Richard Callahan; and niece, Christie Callahan Smith.

Visitation was held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson, MO.

Visitation was also held on Friday, August 28, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO.

The Funeral service was held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at  the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Harrison Brown officiating. Special music of "Forever and Ever, Amen" and "A Love Without End, Amen" was sung and played by Brian Hodges. Other special music was "Amazing Grace" sung by Bob and Carol Coleman.

Committal prayer and interment were in the Martin-Trask Cemetery, Cherryville, MO with Full Military Honors by the U.S. Army.

Honored to be Casket Bearers were Benny Younce, Charles Gordon Younce Jr., Bobby Younce, Hunter Younce, Landon Younce, Kent Grayum and Brittany Younce.

The Younce Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials in Charles' name may be given to the Martin-Trask Cemetery, P.O. Box 92, Steelville, MO 65565.

Martin-Trask Cemetery
P.O. Box 92, Steelville MO 65565