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Charles F. Lane, 88, of El Dorado, died May 21, 2008, at his home following a long illness.

Born on Oct. 22, 1919, in Memphis, Tenn., he was the son of John R. and Sadie Bell Lane. Senior Master Sergeant Charles F. Lane served his country for 22 years in both the Army Air Corp and U.S. Air Force in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon with oak leaf, the Army Good Conduct Medal with three knots, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with three knots, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf, the Army Occupation Medal Japan, the National Defense Medal with bronze star, the Korean Service Medal with two campaign stars, the Vietnam Service Medal with campaign star, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the Air Force Longevity Ribbon with four oak leafs, the Air Force Small Arms Expert Ribbon, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, and the United Nation Korean Service Medal.

After retiring from the Air Force, Mr. Lane operated Norphlet Radio and TV Repair for several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mildred Lane Eldridge; four brothers, Benford, Roy, James and Curtis Lane; a grandchild, Sherri Lane; and his wife, Nellie King Lane.

Survivors include a son, Ronald Lane and his wife, Dovie, of El Dorado; daughters, Annette Perrin and her husband, Bob, of Palestine, Texas, and Linda Franzen and her husband, Gary, of San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Arlington Memorial Park with the Rev. David Preston officiating. Bailey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until noon today.

Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.

An online registry is available at www.baileyfuneralhome.net