Charles W. Menees

Charles Wilburn Menees, 84, of Fort Gibson was born March 28, 1939 in Webbers Falls, OK to Charlie and Beulah (Taylor) Menees and peacefully passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 in Muskogee with his family by his bedside. Charles attended school in Webbers Falls and continued his education in college. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force in September of 1958. He served during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in August of 1962. He married the love of his life Dora (Johnson) Menees on July 2, 1993 in Bentonville, AR. Charles worked as a Security Guard for Fansteel for three years before retiring in 1994. He loved watching his favorite western shows and science fiction movies. Charles’ greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren Parker Everett Jennings, Levi Sledge Jennings, and Elizabeth Jennings. He also loved spending time with his nieces Jennifer Passmore, Amy Passmore Brownell, and Jennifer Passmore Sanders. Charles will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Charles is preceded in death by his parents; twin brother; four sisters, Wanda Pacheo, Ethel Faust, Emilie Ellsworth, and Susan Mullins; and bonus son, Terry Lee Everett. Charles is lovingly survived by his wife, Dora of the home; sons, Richard Brian Menees of Tulsa, and Brent Joseph Menees of Riverside, CA; bonus sons, David Earl Everett of Sayre, OK, and Jerry Wayne Everett of Okay, OK; bonus daughter, Sherry Lynn Shropshire Jennings and husband Steven of Fort Gibson; brothers, Gary Wayne Menees of Reno, NV, and Jackie Taylor Menees of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Linda Tyman of Bradley, CA, and Sandra Kay King of Concho, AZ; extended family, and many friends. A visitation will be Thursday, December 7, 2023, with family receiving friends 5PM-7PM at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Muskogee. A celebration of Charles’ life will be 10AM Friday, December 8, 2023 at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Muskogee with Brother Justin Kinman officiating. Committal prayers and interment will be 10AM Monday, December 11, 2023 at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Keith Beck, Bob Patterson, John Lathrop, Ayden Beck, and Duaine Passmore serving as casket bearers. Charles’ grandchildren will serve as honorary casket bearers. The family of Charles Wilburn Menees has entrusted his care, service, and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Muskogee. 918-910-8883. Online condolences may be left for Charles’ family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Charles W. Menees

March 28, 1939 - December 1, 2023