It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles (Sonny) Ray Carver of DeSoto, Missouri. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Sonny passed peacefully Sunday, March 15th at 10:30 pm at the age of 83.
He was born April 4th, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the eldest of four sons born to Charles Richard Carver and Lillimae (Wilfong) Carver. He married the love of his life, Ruth Anne, January 27th, 1962. They were married 63 years.
He is survived by his children, Tracey (Dan) Fields and Ken (Jennifer) Carver. Five grandchildren, Joshua (Ashlee) Fields, Randy (Caitlyn) Fields, Zachary (Erin) Carver, Tyler (Cassandra) Fields and Kate Carver (fiancé, Ryan Hall) survive along with eighteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by his youngest brother, Jack Carver, many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Sonny was a machinist and retired from Flat River Glass in Park Hills. But his heart was in farming. He learned to farm at a young age on his parent’s farm. He loved raising his own livestock and just being on his tractor doing what farmers do. He and his wife, Ruth Anne, loved roasting pigs and having family get togethers on their farm in Desoto, Missouri. They loved to take their sxs for rides.
Sonny was a man of many names. His parents and brothers called him Sonny. Some have called him Chumlee or Albie or Charlie. His favorite names were dad and grandpa. He loved cutting up and had the best laugh. He always gave the very best hugs. He loved big.
Sonny was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Anne (Harris) Carver, his parents, two younger brothers, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
Sonny was the patriarch of his family. He will truly be missed by everyone who loved him.
There will be a celebration of life held at a later date.