Charles Ruben "Chuck" Gage, age 82 of Malvern, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Arbor Oaks.  He was born in Leola, Arkansas on April 24, 1938 to the late Ira Gage and Ruby Dean Ross Gage.  Reared and educated in Leola, he went on to join the United States Air Force.  Chuck was the owner/operator of an auto body repair shop.  He was a member of the Tabernacle of Praise.

He is survived by three children, David, Glen, and Delana; his siblings, Doris Walters Maupin (Vernon), Ruby Lee Stewart, Joe T. Gage (Mary), Donald W. Gage (Donna), Duffie Bruce Gage (Cindy), all of Malvern, and Shelia Kay Richey of Paragould; several grandchildren; and a host of nephews and nieces.

He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Lenora Gage Bain; and siblings, Eula Ennis, Opal Buzan, Ira Gage, Jr., Billy Gage, and Carroll W. Gage; and a step-brother, Gary Bain.

A memorial service will be held at a later date with burial in Lono Cemetery.