Twenty-four years later, on January 1, 1988 I retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber. 

   I spend my time enjoying the company of my beloved wife Carol, and woodworking. I make birdhouses for my feathered friends and assorted items for my human friends.” 

Arkansas is one of the few States that allows school districts to award diplomas to veterans and former servicemen who were drafted while still in school. On November 9, 2001, C.. D.. Turley was awarded his High School diploma. The ceremony was attended by his brothers, sister and extended family. Wylie a younger brother also received a diploma.

 
Charles Turley (L) and brother Wylie with High School Principal

On October 5, 1996, Charles Turley married Carol Elizabeth Gulledge. Carol had two daughters Susan and  Karen.  

Charles and Carol combined have nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

                                   

Charles and Carol Turley

Charles and Carol Turley reside at 747 Ward Road, Texarkana, AR 71854