Charles Robert Ruark, 74

ELLENDALE - Charles Robert Ruark, of Ellendale, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009, in his home. He was 74. He was born in Crisfield, Md., the son of the late Harvey Ruark and Pauline Messick Ruark of Rehoboth. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked at Atlantic Concrete for 13 years, and also worked at Baynum Enterprises in Seaford. He loved hunting and fishing on Broadkill Beach and was a great storyteller. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 41 years, Phyllis Hansen Ruark; two children, Robert Ruark and his wife, Michelle of Millsboro, and Carrie Ruark of Rehoboth; and five grandchildren, Lauren Ashleigh Ruark, Carissa Stevens, Steven Ruark, Kira Reyne and Sydney Lynette. Funeral Services will be 12:30 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2009 in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro. Contributions may be made to Casa San Francisco, P.O. Box 38, Milton, DE 19968.