Charles Olen Mauldin, age 78, of Friendship, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Arbor Oaks Nursing Center in Malvern.  He was born August 28, 1939 in Caddo Gap, the son of the late Olen and Viola Horn Mauldin.  Charles was a retired brick mason and an avid deer hunter.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Curtis Mauldin.

Charles is survived by his wife, Donna Sue Trammel Mauldin, one son, Dennis (Juanita) Mauldin of Arkadelphia, two daughters, Bonnie (Ed) Johnston and Shonda (Gary) Neff all of Arkadelphia, two brothers, Erman (Sue) Mauldin of Amity and James (Shirley) Mauldin of Hot Springs, three sisters, Edith Wright of Amity, Cathrin (Al) Caudell of Hot Springs and Bonita Adam of Oklahoma , nine grandchildren  and seven great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, September 8, 2017 at Gilchrist Cemetery with Rev. Harold Mauldin officiating.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Ed Johnston, Dennis Mauldin, Gary Neff, Elick Neff, Michael Hughes and Wesley Hale.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.