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Obit for Charles posted by Martha Reddout
Jun 12, 1932 - Feb 18, 2025

© Marietta Monitor
28 February 2025, Page 4
Source: © Watts Funeral Home

Charles Allen Young was born June 12, 1932, in Thackerville, OK, to C.A. "Buddy" and Norma (McCage) Young. He died on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 92.
 
Charles was proud of his Choctaw heritage. He was born and grew up in Thackerville on the land that was allotted to his Choctaw grandmother, Bettie (Martin) McCage. Charles was a 1950 graduate of Thackerville High School and not long after graduation, he married the former Lufern Bearden on March 24, 1951, in Ardmore, OK. The two of them celebrated a few months shy of 51 years prior to her passing on January 4, 2002. Charles had lived in Thackerville his entire life, except for his first seven years of marriage with Lufern. They lived in various southern Oklahoma and northern Texas towns, eventually moving back to their roots in Thackerville.
 
Charles had worked in operations with Union Texas Petroleum and as a farmer and rancher. With Charles's expertise and wisdom came numerous job titles and commitments. He served on the REA Board of Directors, was a member of the AQHA, a Mt. Zion Cemetery Association volunteer, as well as a member of the Thackerville Rodeo Committee and the Trail Riding Club. He was a strong advocate for the Thackerville rodeo community and several trail riding clubs.
 
Charles is preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother, Bill Young; and mother-in-law, Jewell Bearden.
 
Left to cherish Charles's memory are his children, Vickie Alford and husband Carl, Charlyn Scott and husband Bob, Bob Young, and Joe Don Young and wife Sue, all of Thackerville; grandchildren, Tracie Alford Fincher and husband Eric, Chuck Scott and wife Cindy, Dustin Scott and wife Jessica, Chase Scott, Justin Young and wife Jill, Amber Young Webb and husband Brad, Jodie Young, and Jacie Young Murray and husband John; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a special lifelong friend, Linda Briggs.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 22 at the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel with Lynn Puckett officiating.

Interment followed at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Thackerville.

Serving as casket bearers were Bob Young, Joe Don Young, Chuck Scott, Justin Young, Dustin Scott, and Chase Scott. Honorary casket bearers were Wesley Smith, Lynn Puckett, Ken Smith, John Smith, Glen Hutchins, Jr., Mike Bond, Edith Farr, and Merle Mercer.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Zion Cemetery, c/o Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, 100 East Main Street, Marietta, OK 73448.
 
Online guest book: wattsfuneralhome.com

A keepsake video is available through the funeral home.