Charles A. Stoddard, 87, of North Platte, passed away Jan. 26, 2016 at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1929 to Clarence A. and Ida L. (Wilhite) Stoddard at Chillicothe, Missouri, where he grew up. He was united in marriage to Bonnie M. Crowley on April 8, 1951 in Kansas. In 1956, they moved to Hershey and later to Sutherland. Charles was employed by George Kuroki in the potato fields, Fleecs Bro. and Midcheck where he trucked for over 40 years. His favorite hobby was dirt track to NASCAR racing and he attended many races throughout the country. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of North Platte; his two daughters, Kathy (Micheal) Thomlison of North Platte, Sheila (Eddie) Bradshaw of Fairbury, NE; six grandchildren, Jamie (Tiffani) Thomlison, Jodi (Jason Pflughaupt) Solie, Tina (John) Reed, Gina Hatch, Jackie (Ryan) Schroeder and Felicia (Jason) Clarke; 20 great-grandchildren including Annette (Riley) Reed; four great-great grandchildren; two adopted cabbage patch kids, Chris and Mitzy Hayes; and other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law, Lillian Crowley and Floyd (Ann) Crowley; brothers, James, Clifford and George; sisters, Virginia Atchison and Helen Prothro. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in his memory. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.