Charles Richard ‘Charlie’ Duvall, 86, passed away Nov. 6, 2026, surrounded by his family at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kan. He was born on July 13, 1940, in Martinsburg, West Virginia. On Sept. 14, 1963, he married the love of his life Bonita Joann ‘Bonnie’ Lewis in Saint James Church, Stratford Conn.

An area resident coming from Texas, Charlie worked in human resources for companies like Westinghouse and MCI, later shifting to contract work as a recruiter post 9/11 prior to his retirement. He was a sports junky - with a special place in his heart for the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. His most treasured past time was spending time with his family, cheering on his children and grandchildren in any of their activities, spending time building connections with many students, teachers and coaches on campuses where he mentored, and spoiling every grand dog with their favorite snacks.

Charlie is survived by his devoted and beloved children Richard Duvall and wife Bianca of Seguin, Texas, and Jason Duvall and wife Shelly of Great Bend, Kan.; daughter Nicole Hooper and husband Jimmy of Seguin, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jamie Hunihan and husband Tim of Middleton, Idaho; and nephew, Dylan Hunihan and wife Katie of Middleton, Idaho. He is preceded in death by his mother, Goldie Genevieve Michaels; his cherished wife Bonnie; daughter, Genny Kay Bonita Duvall; and parents-in-law, James and Kleeanna Lewis.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will occur at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Nov. 10, 2026