Dwayne Charlton

February 28, 1936 - November 2, 2021

Dwayne Charlton, 85, of Louisiana, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 peacefully at his home in Louisiana, MO. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Poor Cemetery near Mozier, IL. The Rev. Mike Maze will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Friday at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO. He was born February 28, 1936 in Mozier, IL, a son of Willis and Minnie Degerlia Charlton. He was married to Gladys Charlton and she survives. He is also survived by his 2 sister’s Violet McChristian of Louisiana and Regina Charlton of Bowling Green, a daughter in law Janet Francis of Frankford, MO, 3 Grandchildren Tina Lamasney of Bowling Green, MO, Dewayne Francis of Louisiana, MO and Cindy Orf (Jason) of Frankford, MO. 8 Great Grandchildren Clinton (Brittany), Travis (Jessica), Caitie (Levi), Vanessa, Hunter, Emalee, Rylee, and Jayce. 3 Great Great Grandchildren Rema, Raymond, Kai, and 1 on the way Elliana whom he was looking forward to meet, and his niece Kathy Harrison as well as many other nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, 2 Sisters, Geneva Charlton and Betty Grote, 3 brothers, Charlie, Steve, and Gene Charlton, and his son Charles Francis. He worked many years as a heavy machine operator until his retirement at Wayne B. Smiths. He was a member of the Louisiana Elks Lodge #791. He loved spending time with family and friends, sharing stories from his early years, going camping, hunting, and fishing. He enjoyed playing cards with his buddies.