Charles Love, 77 of Pampa, formerly of Friona passed away November 6, 2020 in Pampa. Viewing will be Friday, November 13, 2020 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY. Celebration of Life Graveside Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Friona Cemetery with Rev. Ellis Parson, officiating,. Burial in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Charles was born on October 25, 1943 to Howard and Edna Rhodes love. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved fishing, and hanging out with his family and friends. He had countless stories and jokes. He was the kind of man that would give you the shirt of his back. He had a very kind soul. He always saw the best in people, and did what he could to help anyone that needed it. Charles graduated from Friona High School. He later went to Amarillo College to the police academy. He started his career as a police officer in Amarillo, Texas. After a while his family moved to Pampa, Texas where he served many years as a officer and lieutenant for the Pampa Police Department. He helped solve countless crimes. He was always a hard worker and took pride in his job. He was a proud police officer and loved helping others. He went on to get a degree in criminal justice at Clarendon College in Pampa, Texas. Through his work he learned hypnosis, and was able to help solve crimes. After his retirement in Pampa Texas he worked a brief time in Littlefield, Texas as a police officer. He soon moved back home and finished his career as a Roberts County Sheriffs Deputy where he retired in 2018.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, his son Jerry Love, and brother Earl Love.

Survivors included his wife Jeanette Love, his three sons Jackie Love and his wife Debbie Love of Odessa, Texas, Johnnie Love of Odessa, Texas, Paul Love and his wife Stephanie Love of Richmond, Texas, seven grandchildren- Paige Lee and her husband James Lee of Sulphur Louisiana, Chris Love of Odessa, Texas, Jacqulyn Love of Odessa, Texas, Trisha Wheeler of Odessa, Texas, Brandy Wheeler of Odessa, Texas, Cody Love and Chase Love both of Richmond, Texas and, many loving and adoring great-grandchildren.