Charles Farrow Cale, MD, 84, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away on December 22, 2021. He was born on November 8, 1937, at Chickalah Community, Yell County, Ark., to Glendon C. Cale and Aline Farrow Cale.
He graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1956 and from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine in 1963. After an Internship at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa and an Anesthesia residency in Little Rock, he began his medical practice with the Anesthesia Associates group at St. John’s Hospital Tulsa in 1967. Charles moved to Fayetteville in 1978 and practiced Anesthesia at Washington Regional Medical Center and North Hills Surgery Center until 2014.
After a brief retirement, Charles returned to practice at WRMC Wound Care for 3 years and spent the last 4 years of his 54 years of practice working with opioid addicted patients at Stockton Medical Group. He found working with these patients to be the most rewarding and fulfilling years of his medical practice.
An avid golfer, Charles enjoyed playing regular rounds and tournaments at Fayetteville Country Club and enjoyed many golf trips to play famous courses such as Augusta National, Pebble Beach, Lochinvar, Pinehurst, Southern Hills and multiple trips to play St. Andrews, Carnoustie and other courses in Scotland and the U.K. Charles also enjoyed snow skiing and family vacations.
He married his wife of 58 years Sherlyn Kaye Cale in 1963 in England, Ark. They were active travelers, wonderful parents and long-time members at University Baptist Church where he ushered and greeted parishioners at the door on Sunday mornings. Charles and Sherlyn both enjoyed volunteering at Second Mile Ministries.
He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Glenda Ann Cale.
He is survived by his wife Sherlyn, sons Randy Cale of Tulsa and Michael Cale and wife, Leigh Anne Yeargan Cale of Fayetteville, grandchildren John Cale MD of Little Rock, Ark., and Jennifer Cale of Nottingham, U.K.
Visitation will be held Monday December 27, 2021 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville. A private family burial will take place before a Celebration of Life service on Tuesday December 28, 2021 at 1:00PM at University Baptist Church in Fayetteville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second Mile Ministries or to University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
I’m very sorry to learn of Dr. Cale’s passing. My deepest condolences to Ms. Sherlyn, Randy and Mike. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Cale was a dedicated anesthesiologist. It was a privilege to work beside him in caring for our patients. His warm and professional demeanor put our patients at ease. His sense of humor was special and his laugh was contagious. He will be remembered as an accomplished professional and a wonderful human being. My condolences to his family for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of Dr Cales passing.. Although it has been some time since we worked together, I have fond memories.
We are deeply saddened and so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind and brilliant man and a dear friend to so many. You are all in our prayers.
Always enjoyed Charlie and Sherlyn in school and at our reunions over the years.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Mary Anne Kerr
Class of 1963
So sorry to read Charles obituary this morning. He was certainly a gentleman I admired. Always a smiling greeting when I saw him at the club. I knew Charles as a child growing up in Little Rock and always teased him about being my babysitter. Our parents were best friends in Little Rock. He will be missed by many. So sorry for your loss, Sherlyn, Mike and Randy and family. You are in my prayers.
So sorry to learn of Charlie’s passing. Wonderful memories of fun golf tournaments in Fayetteville and Little Rock. Sherlyn, you and your family are in our prayers.
Sorry to hear this.
Dr. Cale was a great person.
It was a pleasure to work with him. Always had a smile and a laugh.
So sorry to read of the loss of Dr. Cale this morning- condolences to Mrs Cale, Randy, Michael and family. Great to read of his story, and especially of his motivation to come out of retirement to help others struggling with addiction.
I am sorry to hear of Dr. Cale’s passing. He was a wonderful doctor and great person to work with.
Sherlyn & Family, we are so sorry for the heartache you now bear, praying for you…may God give peace & comfort to your hearts and grace to sustain you in all the days ahead. Prayers, Carnell & James Proctor
I have great memories of working with Dr. Cale in surgery at WRMC. He was always fun and I enjoyed his laugh and humor. My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
SO SRRY TO HEAR OF DR CALES PASSING HE WAS A CARING PHYSICAN ALWAYS HAD A READY SMILE HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED
Randy,
Tela and I were saddened to learn of your father’s passing. He was always so much fun to be around. I’m sure he will be missed on the Golf course. Did you ever beat him at golf?
Todd is going to some of the basketball games and sits in the seats that we had forever. Under the goal at the end of the Razorback bench. I always ask him if he sees you there.
Hope things are well with you in Tulsa. Please pass our condolences along to your Mom. With C H leaving us, it seems that all my friends from Fayetteville are leaving. It’s great to know that I will have so many friends in Heaven when I get there.
If you are ever in Little Rock, give us a call. 501 593 7717
We are both very sorry to hear about Charlie, please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
I always loved working with Dr. Cale he always had a smile and a great heart for people. My condolences to his family.
I’m sorry to hear of Dr. Cales passing… we practiced anesthesia together at WRMC near the end of his time doing OR anesthesia. We often talked at lunch about his work with Opioid addiction. Great man and I’m glad we had a chance to get to know each other. Prayers for him and his family.
My Condolences to the Family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Charlie was always so friendly and kind to us.
I send my sincere condolences and prayers to the family
Sincerely
Elaine Gash Bovee
Sherlyn and family,
I’m heartbroken to hear of your husband’s death. Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. I have years of wonderful memories – especially at Razorback Basketball games. His wonderful spirit will be missed! Sending healing hugs your way!
Dear Mrs. Cale,
I wish to express my condolences to you and the family on the the death of Doctor Cale. I worked with him for many years at Saint Johns and he was a wonderful person to work with . We were very sad when he left St. John’s to go back to Arkansas.n
Carolyn Oliver Lee