Charles Jerome Sturgis Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Charles Jerome Sturgis in Durant, Oklahoma is shared. Charles, born on August 18, 1935, passed away on May 29, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Jerome Sturgis and Vera Muriel Cook Sturgis (Hayward); his former wives, Doris Mae Sturgis and Betty Jo Sturgis; his stepfather Paul Lamon; and his siblings, Daniel Sturgis, Naomi, Lee and Bert.
He is survived by: his wife Hazel Sturgis; his children, Charles Sturgis II (Jean) of Lane, OK, Kelley Sturgis of Lane, OK, Jeffery Stanley (Cindy Tulsa), Ray Shatswell (Aleena) of Mounds, OK and Jennifer Henderson (Harold) of Prettywater, OK; his grandchildren, Cathlina "Cappy" Schultz (Paul) of Kuna, ID, Charles "Buddy" Sturgis III (Keli) of Lane, OK, Carolyn "Stormy" Sturgis of Edmond, OK, Cynthia "Pudgy" Sturgis of Sherman, TX, Dawn "Punky Poo" Spencer (Derek) of Atoka, OK, Lucas "Tater" Abbott of Lane, OK and Ashlii "Wedgy" Smith (Jeffery) of Bruno, OK.; his great grandchildren, Zaya Schultz, Brayden "The Boss" Wood, Serenity "Skoshi" Wood, Wyatt "Wyatt Burp" Townsend, Gannon "Slick" Abbott, Kinsley "Star" Abbott, Tayden "Spud" Abbott, Andrew "FatCat" Smith, Dusty "Skeeter" Smith, Mayci "Shugee" Smith, Hunter Sawyer and Kaden Sawyer; his sisters, Linda Carter and Vera Ann Motter; and his great great grandchild Bryson Paul Schmeichel. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
