Charles Francis Cordell

Charles "Chuck, Papa Chuck" Francis Cordell passed away on September 8, 2022, in Ridgecrest, CA with the love of his life, Denise, by his side.

Chuck was born on July 21, 1955 in Jacksonville, FL to Chuck and Sally Cordell.  Shortly after he was born, the Marine Corp family was transferred to China Lake, CA which became his lifelong home. Then, his two beautiful and dedicated sisters, Debbie and Tracie followed.

Chuck enjoyed his childhood growing up in the high desert. He attended St. Ann's Catholic School for his elementary/middle school education and graduated from Burroughs High School in 1973. At the end of his high school years, he married his devoted high school sweetheart where he spent all his remaining years here on earth directly by her side.  Also, throughout his high school years and thereafter, he apprenticed with his father's business, Cordell Electric, and took college courses.  There, he learned the love and passion he had for the construction business and became a general contractor. He partnered with PVC and Cardinal Plumbing for many years. He owned and operated Cordell Construction until the end. He was a Volunteer Fireman for many years. He was an active member of the A-Team, Elks Club, Habitat for Humanity, cooked/fed the homeless every Thanksgiving. He was on the Board of Directors for USO, a member of the Burroughs Booster Club for years, Local Harley Club where they collected 'Toys for Tots' during the Christmas season. He was Director for Indians Wells Valley Water Board for the last several years. He participated in the Wounded Warrior Projects, and was committed to Ridgecrest's Relay for Life for many years.
He hardly ever turned down an opportunity to cook/serve for a good cause in the community.  He just loved to serve.

He was blessed with two fun loving daughters, Mandy and Lacey. He lived to enjoy his awesome and entertaining grandchildren; Brooke deGeus (22), Bryce deGeus (18), Alexis Naven(16), Jackson Naven (14), and Avery Naven (13).

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents Charles Melvin Cordell and Sally Mae Ridel Cordell.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Denise Cordell, and daughters, Mandy Hunsaker, and Lacey Naven (son-in-law Dr. Wade Naven).  He has two sisters, Deborah Cloud (Wayne) of Taft, CA and Tracie Ferrone (Duane) of Bakersfield, CA. He leaves behind his much loved cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts/uncles, family and friends, even adopted sons, and his beloved pets, Roxy and Bailey.

A rosary will be held on Thursday September 15 from 5-5:30 at HK Holland Memorial Chapel and viewing from 5:30-8:00.

Funeral Service Mass will be held on September 16 at 10 AM at St. Ann's Catholic Church.

Reception at Elk's Lodge immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations be made to the Pregnancy Care Center in honor of Chuck.

Revelation 21:4 He will wipe away all tears from their eyes; there will be no more death, and no more mourning or sadness or pain. The world of the past has gone.