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Charles Paine, age 82, of Muskogee, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
He was born January 25, 1928 in Enid, Oklahoma, where he grew up and graduated from high school. Always a gifted athlete, he excelled at football at Enid High School earning All-State honors several years. Charles was an easy going well respected person. He was also class president all three years of high school and was voted Herald his senior year by the student body; the highest honor at Enid High School.
Charles was recruited to play football by the University of Oklahoma where he earned letterman, was a member of the 1949 undefeated team, and he participated in both Sugar and Gator Bowls. After graduating from OU, Charles began his career as Head Football Coach at Kingfisher High School. This was a job he did not pursue, but was encouraged to take and recommended to the Kingfisher Board of Education by his College Football Coach, Bud Wilkinson. From Kingfisher, Charles was the High School Football Coach at Winfield, Kansas. Although he coached there only two years, he touched the lives of his players to the extent that they honored him at their 50th Class Reunion in 2004. Charles ended his coaching career at his Alma Mater, Enid High School.
Entering the business world, Charles served as Executive Director of Enid United Way. From Enid, Charles moved his family to Muskogee in 1961, where he served as Executive Director of United Way for 18 years. One of the most endearing qualities of Charles was that he always put the care and concern of others before himself. The Gospel Rescue Mission was very dear to his heart. He spent countless hours helping people in need. Over the years, Charles built many houses for his family. In the late 70’s he turned that passion into a real estate career with his son, Craig.
After retiring, he got to do what he enjoyed most-fishing and being outdoors. He spent many hours fishing with his buddies at Sequoyah Bay Marina. Charles loved his Heavenly Father and his faith was displayed through his actions and commitment to his Lord and Savior. He was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church. Charles was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Sammye, who was his high school sweetheart and the love of his life; three children, Craig and his wife, Cheryl, of Tulsa; daughter, Kimberly Paine of Muskogee; and son, Chuck Paine and his wife, Diane, of Edmond; six grandchildren, Ashley Boomer, Brian Paine, Tiffany Paine, Tisa Riggs, Morgan Goslin, and Taylor Paine; four great-grandchildren, Seth and Grayson Boomer, Roman Paine, and Reese Riggs; sister, Neva Cummings of Gunnison, Colorado; brother, Homer Paine of Enid, Oklahoma; and sister, Pauline Carter of Helena, Oklahoma; sister, Patty King of Enid, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Homer Paine and Emma Wills; brother and best friend, Clarence Paine and brother, Ronnie Wills.
Friends may wish to remember Charles by making donations to The Gospel Rescue Mission, 326 S. 2nd, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20th at Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum with Pastor Tom Shelton and Pastor Jeff Mann officiating.
Funeral service arrangements are under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.foster-petering.com
Sammye M. Paine, 91, of Muskogee passed away August 10, 2020. She was born February 25, 1929 in Enid, Oklahoma. She attended Enid Public Schools where she received the highest honor of May Queen her senior year and her future husband, Charles, was Herald.
From the time she was a little girl she wanted to become a nurse. After graduating from Enid High School she continued her education and completed her registered nurse program at Saint Mary's Hospital in Enid.
Sammye spent many years working as a public health nurse at Muskogee County Health Department. Countless times she would prepare extra food and take Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to her patients who otherwise would be alone for the holidays.
Family members and friends remember Sammye as a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with them. Sammye's favorite passions were babies and animals especially dogs and cat. Sammye had the gift of beauty. She loved to sing and was blessed with a sweet voice. Her favorite past time, was going to the movies. She also enjoyed cooking for her family.
Sammye was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Minn Dodds, her husband and love of her life Charles, and daughter Kimberly Paine. She is survived by sons Craig and wife Cheryl of Cookson and Charles Jr. and wife Diane of Oklahoma City. Also surviving are grandchildren Ashley Boomer (Kurt) of Collinsville, Brian Paine (Jennifer) of Tulsa, Tiffany Edmunds (James) of Norman, Tisa Riggs (Riley) of Edmond, Morgan Goslin of Jackson, Mississippi, and Taylor Towne (Pete) of Edmond along with thirteen great grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Brian Paine, Kurt Boomer, James Edmunds, Riley Riggs, Pete Towne, Morgan Goslin, Mark and Jeff Walters.
Public Viewing will be Thursday August 13, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bradley-Foster-Petering Funeral Service. Services will be held Friday August 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery with Glenn Little officiating.
Funeral service arrangements are under the direction of Bradley- Foster-Petering Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be made at www.bradleyfuneralservice.com
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