Charles Phillip Bauer

Former School Superintendent dies at 93. Charles Phillip Bauer, 93, of Judsonia, died Monday, May 11, 2015 in Searcy. Born June 28, 1921, in Judsonia, he was the youngest child of James Alexander Bauer, Sr. and Quro Anne Quick Bauer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Jean Rae Keith Bauer; three brothers, Floyd Bauer, Ralph Bauer, and James Alexander Bauer; two sisters, Mona Loudermilk and Norma Young. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Maxine Richards Bauer; five children, Melissa Lacy (Jerry) of Judsonia, Leah Miller (Donnie) of Searcy, Marilyn Richards of Indianapolis, Paul Richards (Sharon) of Bentonville and Joe Richards (Trish) of Greenbrier; six grandchildren, Matthew Miller (Carrie) of Little Rock, Meredith Lacy of Searcy, Nolan Richards of Bentonville, William Joseph Dyer of Indianapolis, IN, Janessa Chambers (Nathan) of Greenbrier, and Carley Richards of Greenbrier and two great-granddaughters, Caroline and Samantha Miller of Little Rock; one sister, Mary Elizabeth (Libba) Patterson of Novato, California. Mr. Bauer graduated from Judsonia High School in 1940 where he was an all-state basketball player. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Aleutian Island, Philippines, Okinawa, and Leyte. He was the recipient of two bronze star medals. Following the war, he was awarded a full scholarship to Oklahoma City College where he played basketball and then transferred to Harding College where he earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education. He received his master's degree in school administration from George Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee. His entire educational career was spent with the Judsonia Public Schools where he was a history teacher, basketball coach, high school principal, and was named Superintendent of Schools in 1955. He retired from that position in 1982. He was a dedicated Christian man and served as a deacon for many years. A natural born athlete, he loved basketball, tennis and golf. He enjoyed working with cattle and spending time with family and friends. He was a devoted leader in the public school system, in his church, and in his community. A gentle, but strong man who touched the lives of many, he was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Searcy. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 17, 2015 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church in Searcy with funeral services to immediately follow. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Judsonia. Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 1601 East Moore, Searcy, AR 72143; First Baptist Church, 611 Van Buren Street, Judsonia, AR 72081; or Unity Health Foundation, 1200 South Main, Searcy, AR 72143. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net

Charles Phillip Bauer

June 28, 1921 - May 11, 2015