Charles Willis Likes, 71, died November 2, 2015, at his home in Heizer. Born August 12, 1944, in Great Bend, he was the son of George and Frances (Stagner) Likes. He was a retired lineman. Mr. Likes was a veteran of the United States Navy. Survivors include two sons, Dan Likes of Claflin, and John Likes of Hutchinson; two sisters, Gertrude Read of Wichita, and Karen Therrien of Derby; one brother, Hank Likes of Mechanicsburg, Pa. He was preceded in death by one brother, Chester Likes; and one sister, Mary Gibbs. A private family burial was held at Maplewood Memorial Lawn in Emporia.