Charles Alsbrook

Charles “Wayne” Alsbrook, age 80, of Saline County went home to his heavenly father on November 28th of 2020 of natural causes. Wayne was born to parents, Cathryn and Finis Alsbrook September 12th of 1940.

He graduated from Sam Houston high school in 1958, and then attended Sam Houston State where he was a brother of the Pike Kapa Alpha. After graduating from Sam Houston State with a bachelor’s degree in economics he enlisted in the U.S. Army, then transferred into the Army Reserves and then later the U.S. Air Force. In 1968 he enrolled at the University of Houston where he obtained his bachelors degree in accounting and became a CPA. Wayne moved to North Little Rock where he met his wife Terra and together they founded Alsbrook and Company Certified Public Accountants. In 1997 they built their home in Benton on the family farm, where they lived many and memorable years.

Wayne loved running and finished many marathons all over the U.S. He especially loved running with the Little Rock chapter of the Hash House Harriers. He enjoyed his church, the First United Methodist church of Benton where he not only taught Sunday school classes but also grew spiritually and closer to his Lord and savior. One of his favorite verses that he reminded his family of often was from 1 Corinthians 13 “Love is patient, love is kind….. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves.”  Wayne was a devout Republican and loved his country and it’s history. He took pride in his family and always made sure everyone was taken care of and reached their potential. Wayne and his wife Terra loved to travel. They took many trips to places including England, Germany, France, Austria and various destinations all over the United States.  Wayne loved Elvis, the Hallmark channel, Fox Business News, SEC football and a good glass of wine.

He was proceeded in death by his wife Terra, his parents Finis and Cathryn, an infant son, Baby A, and granddaughter Sutton LeaAnn.

Wayne is survived by his children Hope (Jose) DeLaGarza, Julia Wendy Alsbrook, Michael (Nikki) Alsbrook, January Alsbrook, and Christopher (Samantha) Alsbrook. Wayne was known as Papa to 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was also a brother to his sisters Bobbie Slayton and Patricia (Johnny) McCLellan. He was especially close to his uncle, Carroll Cash and his family. Wayne was loved by a host of other friends and family who he loved and adored.

A memorial service will be held at a later date, so that all friends and family may gather and take time to remember his life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Benton First United Methodist Church, to the Republican party of Saline County or the Pike Kappa Alfa Fraternity at Sam Houston State.

Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.