Carl Wayne "Chuck" Tournear, 37, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Aug. 3 in Mooresville, N.C. Chuck was born Dec. 24, 1969, in Dallas, Texas. Chuck is survived by his parents, Gary and Sally Tournear of Alamogordo, New Mexico, his brother, Garrett Tournear of Whidbey Island, Washington, his grandparents, Carl and Clara Cook of Peyton, Colorado, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Irving and Mildred Tournear, and uncle, Arlon Don Cook. Chuck grew up in Great Bend, graduating from Great Bend High School in 1988. Chuck had a love for Olympic Weightlifting and competed in several tournaments, nationals, and won the gold medal at the Junior Olympics. After high school he joined the U.S. Marine Corps (Semper Fi). Upon completion of his enlistment he attended vocational school and became certified in HVAC. While working in the HVAC industry he continued his education at Fort Hays State University, completing his degree in physical science. He then became part of the football coaching staff as a strength trainer at Texas State University in San Marcos. Chuck also taught classes and coached at several universities, the Olympic Training Center, and finally at Pit University, where he trained NASCAR pit crews in strength and speed conditioning. "We all love you and will always miss you." A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 29, 2007 at First Southern Baptist Church in Great Bend at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Doyle Smith officiating. Memorials may be sent to the Great Bend High School Athletic Department in care of Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend.