Charles Wayne Ponder, 64, of Pineland, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at UT Texas Hospital in Tyler, Texas.

Charles was born in Center, Texas on July 7, 1957 to Jack Ponder and Anna Lamerl Bennefield Ponder.  A native of San Augustine, he had been a resident of Pineland for 26 years.  He had worked as a truckdriver for Don's Auto Salvage in Pineland.

Charles was a well known member of his community always willing to help others.  He was a member of the Pineland Volunteer Fire Department and was active with the Pineland Dixie League for many years.  He loved to hog hunt, fish, and go noodling.  But by far, his favorite pastime was hanging out with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Shawna Ponder of Pineland; sons, Joshua Blake Ponder of Pineland and Charles Kyle Ponder of Shallotte, NC; daughter, Heather Brianne Ponder of Pineland; brother, Todd Ponder of San Augustine; sisters, Pamela Speights of Lufkin and Jacqueline Haley of San Augustine; and grandchildren, Tynleigh Ringo, Remington Ringo and Case Ringo.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Scarlett Ringo.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Bro. David Ebarb officiating.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. prior to service.

Burial will follow services in Pleasant Grove (Whitehead) Cemetery in Pineland with Erik Ringo, Brandon Lane, Michael Martin, Michael Ponder, Clayton Ponder, Richard Duke, and Case Ringo serving as pallbearers.

Condolences and memories may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.