Charles D. Trafford
May 19, 2026
Resided in: Belleview, Florida
Charles (Chuck) D. Trafford, 51, of Belleview, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was born in Spring Lake Heights, NJ and relocated to Florida with family in the 1990s.
Chuck worked as a nurse since 2011, caring for others with kindness and commitment throughout his career. Before entering nursing, he was known for his love of rodeo competition, especially steer wrestling, which he competed in from the mid-1990s through the early 2000s. Of all his accomplishments and passions, nothing meant more to him than his two children, Grace and Tucker, whom he loved deeply and was immensely proud of.
He is survived by his wife, Amy; daughter, Grace; son, Tucker; mother, Catherine; sisters, Darlene and Christine; as well as many cherished nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Christopher, in 2014.
Chuck will be remembered for his strength, caring heart, sense of humor, and the love he shared with family and friends
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We met freshman year, and from that moment on, life gave me a brother, not just a friend. We went through so much together—more memories than I could ever put into words. You taught me about honesty, integrity, loyalty, and what it truly means to be a good person.
You were more than my best friend—you were my brother, my confidant, and one of the most sincere people I’ve ever known. Those late-night talks that seemed to never end, and of course the inevitable call back five minutes later because we always had “one more thing” to say… those are the moments I’ll miss the most.
Life is going to be a lot harder without you in it. A piece of my world is missing. I’m grateful for every memory, every laugh, every lesson, and every moment of friendship you gave me over all these years.
Until we meet again, my friend… rest easy. You will always be loved, always be missed, and never forgotten. ❤️
Good cowboy gone way too soon, my deepest condolences for the entire family!
I’ll miss the big guy and his same rodeo stories he loved talking about with me.
Chuck Roast ( what I always called him) truly loved his family and ALWAYS wanted nothing but the best for them.
Rest easy buddy and hope you’re jumping steers in the big arena above!
Sincerely, Cole & Jennifer Erwin
Have you seen the old cowboy
Who lives around here?
The one who likes fishing
And bulldogging steers
Have you seen the old cowboy?
The one with the big grin
With eyes like the heavens
And tougher than sin
I need help mending fences
Need help with the hay
Need help with these horses
In the worst kind of way
Have you seen the old cowboy?
Is he out on the scene
Chasing wild buckle bunnies
And rodeo dreams?
Have you seen the old cowboy
Who lives past this gate?
I’ve got something to tell him
And no, it can’t wait
The look on your face says I’ve made it too late
But if there is a way
To send a message up high
It would mean the world to me
To just say goodbye
Just tell him I’ll miss him
And save me a spot
Right there by the fire
While the chili’s still hot
And I’ll play him a song
As soon as I catch up
And we’ll go for a ride
In his old silver truck
Cause there’s fence that needs mending
And the horses need fed
But most of all I just want to
Spend time with my friend
So if you see the old cowboy
Please tell him I said
That I love him, I’ll miss him, happy trails my dear friend
By: Heath David
Chuck, I wrote this for you. Hard to fit 37 years onto one page but I tried. So long, pardner