Friday, June 15, 2018

CHARLES ERWIN


          Charles Edward Erwin Sr., 67, of Rudy, AR, formerly of Pocola, OK, passed away on June 14, 2018 in Ft. Smith, AR, after a very long and hard fought battle with cancer.  He was born on April 14, 1951 in Muldrow, OK to Edward William and Gladys Velma (Richardson) Erwin.
          He was a devoted father, Papa, brother, uncle, friend and an avid OU sports fan.  He was of Assembly of God faith.  Charles loved spending time with his 5 granddaughters, teaching them gardening, canning, fishing and ensuring the girls knew how to do things in today’s world.  He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers, Leon, Raymond, Bob, Ned and Joe Erwin; 3 sisters, Juanita Erwin, Emogene Wilson and Freida Creighton.
          He is survived by son, Charlie Erwin Jr.; daughter, Jennifer (Erwin) and husband Tony Bruton of Rudy; 5 granddaughters, Madysen Paige and Hailey Marie Bruton, Makinzee Joye, Gracie Maye & Lilly Anne Erwin; 4 sisters, Betty Sue Spencer of Tulsa, Edwina Osburn of Sallisaw, Patsy Whitlock of Poteau, Christene Erwin of Pocola; two brothers, Shelby Erwin & wife Patsy of Pocola, Ray Erwin & wife Sandy of Pocola along with numerous, nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends.
          Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at the Assembly of God Church, Pocola, OK with Rev. Danny Kennedy officiating.  Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola.  Pallbearers will be Ed Yates, Daniel Nicholson, Chris Highley, Bobby Lee Erwin, Robby Erwin & Brayden Erwin.
          The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

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