Charles Roark Handley, 78, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away October 21, 2012 at his home. He was born on September 3, 1934 in Votaw, Texas to the late Charles Lester and Lila Faye Collins Handley.A graveside service will be held at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday at Melancons Funeral Home in Nederland from 12:00 noon till 1:30 p.m. prior to the graveside service.Charles is survived by his daughter, Terri Gunter of Port Neches sister, Imogene Enderle of Beaumont and grandchildren, Tyler Gunter, Travis Gunter, and Kendall Gunter. He is preceded in death by his parents and son, Alan Handley.Memorials may be given to the American Breast Cancer Foundation, 1220 B East Joppa Rd., Suite 332, Towson, Maryland 21286.