Obituary of Arthur "Chuck" Henry Etchells

Arthur "Chuck" Henry Etchells, 61, of Woodstock, CT passed away peacefully on July 6, 2016. He was born August 27, 1954 in Putnam, CT, the son of the late Paul and Rita Etchells. Chuck was the CEO of URG Graphics, Inc. in Putnam, CT. In 2001 he retired from the NHRA racing circuit which he earned 13 NHRA Funny Car victories during his driving career. In 1993 he made NHRA history by becoming the first Funny Car driver to record a four-second elapsed time. Chuck enjoyed his yearly trips to Key West, FL, golfing, fishing, reading and spending time with family and friends. Chuck leaves behind is daughter Erica Etchells of Stafford Springs, CT, a sister Karen "Lily" Carrera and a brother Gary Etchells both of Woodstock, CT and his partner Shelley Etchells who resided with him till his passing. Also a nephew Caleb Carrera, aunts and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 11, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret St., Pomfret, CT meeting at the Church. Burial will follow at Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock, CT. Calling Hours will be Sunday, July 10, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of NE CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Arrangements by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com