Charles S. Philbrook Jr., born October 7, 1951 in Saint Elmo, IL, was called home to his Savior in Heaven on August 25, 2023. He was the loving husband of the late Jean O. Philbrook, and a loving father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather.

He was married to the late Jean Philbrook (nee McClellan) on June 15, 1983. He was survived by his children; Stephen (Denise) Tackitt, Danny Tackett, Sherrie (Jim) Romans, Marvin (Tina) Lynch, Kimberly (William) Kell, Renee Lynch, and Rhonda Cruse; His siblings; Janet Hadley, Linda (Jim) Claus, Allen Philbrook, and Brad (Special Friend, Sandy) Philbrook. He was also survived by 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-Grandchildren, 14 nieces and nephews,1 great niece and 1 great -great niece.

He was preceded in death by his, wife, his parents, Wanda (nee Guffey) and Charles Philbrook Sr., and his daughter, Tammie Lynch.

Charles was a hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed Ultimate Fighting, Nascar, Boxing, Photography and Cowboy Movies.  He was hardworking and had raised many Maltese puppies with his wife.

He loved a good joke, and he had a contagious laugh that brought joy to all around him.

Charles enjoyed family gatherings and was always there for his family and was loved by all. Everyone around him called him "PaPa". He loved and was loved dearly by his aunts and uncles.

Funeral Service at Ortmann Funeral Home, 9222 Lackland Rd., Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 12pm. Visitation will be from 10am to 12pm. Interment will be at Fee Fee Cemetery.