Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Charles Ansel Bedwell, 82, of Foxworth, who passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at his residence. Interment will be at Bedwell Cemetery in Foxworth. Rev. James Williams will officiate the services. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Hathorn Funeral Home.

A longtime resident of Marion County, Charles dedicated 28 years to Halter Marine, where he served as a respected foreman before retiring. Never one to idle, he embarked on a second act as a successful dairy farmer, a passion he pursued for twenty years. He was also a Free Mason. Beyond his professional achievements, Charles was defined by his character; he was a man who truly loved everyone, famously refusing to speak ill of anyone and living a life free of judgment. He was the cornerstone of his family - a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his three Sons, Stacey Bedwell, Stanley Bedwell, Trent Bedwell; his Father, Marvin Bedwell; his Mother, Willie Mae Popwell Bedwell; one Sister, Ella Jean Bedwell; and two Grandchildren, D.A. Gay, Quitman Luke Bedwell.

He is survived by his Wife of sixty-four years, Rosa Bedwell Bedwell of Foxworth; one Brother, Dewitte Ray Bedwell (Carolyn) of New Orleans, LA; seven Grandchildren, Brittney Peak, Bryan Bedwell, Roseanna Bedwell, Starr Bedwell, Landon Peak, Kourtney Johnson, Shana Anderson; fourteen Great Grandchildren, Kolten Peak, Dayson Harvey, Charles Cash Bedwell, Korbin Peak, Cayden Edwards, Bentley Hammond, Joshua Edwards, Camren Mobley, Kyson Peak, Noah Stanley Bedwell, Mayson Johnson, Dalton Peterson, Logan Peterson, Carter Anderson; and two Daughters-in-law, Ava McDaniel, Rochelle Pittman.

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com