Charles Olen Barnard, 81 of Norman, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 in Norman. He was born February 4, 1934 in Norman, OK to Ray Ohmer and Lillie Mae (Garber) Barnard. Charles was known for his sense of humor, and he loved OU sports and cowboy movies. He was a 6 year veteran of the U.S. Navy and had served on the USS Champlain. He worked as a warehouseman for McKesson Drug Company for 30 years, and after retiring, worked as a parking attendant at Arvest Bank for 15 years. Charles had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Norman since 1988.
Charles is survived by his wife of 51 years, Georgia Barnard, his son, Ricky Louis Barnard; his grandson, Parker Barnard; a sister, Peggy Stephenson of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Bobby Barnard and wife, Francine, Johnny Barnard of Gallup, New Mexico; his sister-in-law, Ladonna (Delmer) Hardesty; numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ohmer Barnard and wife Edie; sister-in-law, Marlys Barnard; brother-in-law, Steve Stephenson; uncle and aunt, Meldy and Beulah Reynolds.
