Obituary of Charles Norval Haven, St Francis County, AR

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        Date: 10 Dec 2008
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HAVEN, CHARLES NORVAL JR
11/13/1906-9/21/1990
CITY Cemetery

Charles N. Haven-1906 to 1990-
Some of the sunshine went out of our lives and our community with the recent
death of Charles N. Haven, community leader, city and bank executive, and
citizen extraordinaire. 'Charlie', as he was effectionately known to one and
all, had a long and fruitful life, and his service spanned the civic and
business, church and social life of this community. He had a long and cordial
relationship wih Planters Bank and Trust Company, his tenure being one of the
longest in the history of our organization. He was greatly loved and his
flawless reputation for excellence and ethical truths was admitted far and wide.
Mr. Haven served on the Planters Bank and Trust Company Board of Directors for
many years and finally, at age 70, he became an Honorary Board Member. A native
of Forrest City, Charlie Haven was employed at Planters as a cashier for 15
years. During World War II he served in the Armed Forces in 1943 to 1945,
leaving the City Treasurer's Office in the watchful care of his wife, Margaret
Buford Haven, another beloved native Forrest Citian. For two years following his
stint in the military, Charlie reassumed his cashier position with Planters. In
1947, he opened the poplular Haven Hardware Store which he owned and operated
for many years. First elected in 1933, Mr. Haven served as the Forrest City City
Treasurer for fifty years, giving his all for a half-century to make his
hometown a better place. In 1970 the City Clerk and City Treasurer were combined
into one office and Mr. Haven took over the dual duties, serving until his
retirement in 1983. Always active in community affairs, Mr. Haven was a longtime
member of the Forrest City Chamber of Commerce and served the chamber as
treasurer at one time. He was also a charter member of the Forrest City Lions
Club. Mr. Haven was active and enthusiastic alumnus of the Universtity of
Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and
remained true to that brotherhood. He was also an active and vocatl supporter of
the Arkansas Razorback teams thru the years. A longtime member of the Forrest
City Country Club, Charlie Haven also enjoyed many years of golf on the local
fairways and a tournament throughout the state. As a lifetime member of the
Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, Mr. Haven served as Church Treasurer for
thirty-two years. His role as Graham Memorial was unique, and he was a favorite
with ministers and with the young and the old of the church family. Charles N.
Haven added many varied facets to the life of this community. He will be greatly
missed by his business and civic associates, his large and loving family, and
his friends who are legend. He is irreplaceable, but he lives on in memories of
his radiant smile, his busy days, and his service to all about him.
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