Charles Klanika Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charles Klanika of Leroy, Texas, born in Axtell, Texas, who passed away on July 26, 2022 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Frank Klanika and Christine Klanika (Novak); his son-in-law Craig Whitman; his brothers, Jodie, Melvin and Dwight Klanika; and his great grandchild Levi Klanika.

He is survived by : his wife Betty Klanika of Leroy; his children, Barbara Whitman of Leroy, Freddie Klanika of Mount Calm, Norman Klanika (Stephanie) of West, Gary Klanika of Leroy, Tina Klanika of Mount Calm and Melissa Porter (Darren) of Mount Calm; his sisters-in-law, Lanet Klanika and Linda Carter; his grandchildren, Angela Gates, Crystal Glenn (David), Al Whitman, Ulysses Whitman, Kyle Klanika (Eva), Kardaro Klanika (Bonnie), Kelly Porter (Jake Chidester), Savannah Porter and Ethan Porter; his great grandchildren, Jacob, Cooper, Betty, Annie, Daxx, Charlie Rose, Brandon, Eli, Jasper, Kaiden, Treston and Lawson; his great great grandchild Emma; his stepchildren, Travis Maddy and Paula McCubbin (Johnny); and his stepgrandsons, Harrison and Bradley. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baylor Scott & White Hospice.