Mr. Charles "Chuck" Cornelius Vankirk, 75 of Temple passed away on March 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 28, 1945 in New Galilee, Beaver County, Common Wealth of Pennsylvania the son of the late Henry Vankirk and Rosella Katherine Fosnaught Vankirk Bizik. Mr. Vankirk served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Villa Rica First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon for many years and was also in the men's choir. He loved his family and loved Hot Rods, particularly his Mustangs. Mr. Vankirk was a boy scout and later served as a Scout Master, founding the first boy scout troop at the First Presbyterian Church in Douglasville. He loved to travel with his wife to visit family and new places. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Joshua David Vankirk. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Cynthia "Cindy" Darlene Warring Vankirk; son and wife, Jim & Jenny Vankirk, daughter and husband, Patty & Ken Worsham, and daughter in law, Jennifer Vankirk Bonner; grandchildren, Samantha Vankirk, Katya Vankirk, Luke Vankirk, Abby Vankirk, Lizzie Vankirk, Kristin Worsham, David Worsham, Avery Vankirk and several great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 3, 2021 between the hours of 12 & 2 pm. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 pm from the Chapel of Hightower Funeral Home with Reverend Jeff Powell officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Military Honors.