Charles Ray Mowery, Sr., 80, passed away on May 12, 2016. He was born on June 6, 1935 in Watonga, OK to Jaloyce Gerald and Ruby Beatrice (Buck) Mowery.
Charles was a Crooked Oak High School graduate, and later proudly serve his country for 24 years in the United States Air Force. During his time in the military he was a guidance and control specialist, working primarily on rockets. He was fond of traveling, fishing, and spending time with his family. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Jerry Mowery. Survivors include his loving wife, Tresha Inez Mowery; children, Charles R. Mowery, Jr. (Raymola), Christel Cowan, Beatrice Hite (Greg), John Mowery (Christy); 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; siblings, Bernard Mowery (Harriet), Alice Burnworth (Jim), Darlene Morgan; and sister-in-law, Judith Mowery.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Full military honors will follow at the Sunny Lane Cemetery Condolences may be offered at www.eisenhourfuneral.com
