Apr 6, 1926 - Oct 30, 2008
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Whinery Funeral Service
Sayre, OK
(permission granted)
Clarence R. "C. R." Stancel was born April 6, 1926 in Moorewood, Oklahoma to Elmorrie and Samuel Clifford Stancel.
He passed away October 30, 2008 at
Clinton, Oklahoma at the age of 82 years, 6 months and 24 days.
C. R. grew up in
the Hammon community where he attended school. He was married to Lillie Mae (Reiner)
at Wheeler, Texas on May 17, 1943. He entered the United States Army and served
his country during World War II in Germany. After his discharge he continued to
serve in the Reserves. He and Lillie lived in Hammon, Oklahoma before moving to
Elk City in 1950 to make their home and he and his son owned and operated
Stancel and Son Paint and Drywall. He was a member of the Hammon Assembly of God
Church. C. R. was a life member of the DAV and also a member of the VFW and
American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Lillie, of the home; 2 daughters, Darla Wagnon, Clinton, OK and Reva Schones, Mustang, OK; 1 son, Wayne Stancel, Hammon, OK; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson.