Charles Underwood passed away peacefully at his residence in Yarnaby, Okla., on the morning of February 5, 2021. He was born to Christopher John Underwood and Beatrice Turner Underwood on May 21, 1941 in Durant, Okla.
Charles grew up in the Silo and Durant area where he met and married Meriel Clymore on April 19, 1963 in Yarnaby, Okla. They spent 57 years together and had one daughter, Diana Underwood Chloupek.
Charles was a husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a wonderful friend to many others. Charles was a Montgomery Wards service technician for more than 30 years. Charles was a true “Mr. Fix It.” He could fix your washer, your roof, and he could even fix you up the best homemade pizza on this side of the Red River, but what he will be remembered for most is how he mended the broken hearts of so many. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and he was so loved, and his family feels blessed to have had him in their lives for so many beautiful years. He will be deeply missed by all.
Charles is survived by his wife, Meriel Underwood of Yarnaby, Okla.; daughter, Diana Chloupek and husband Jeff of Yarnaby, Okla.; grandson, Bradley Southard and Wife Ashton of Yarnaby, Okla.; granddaughter, Lacie McGill and husband Justin of Yarnaby, Okla.; granddaughter, Whitney Scott and husband Colten of Davis, Okla.; granddaughter, Amber Sath and husband Dan of Carrolton, Texas; granddaughter, Sarah Chloupek of Yarnaby, Okla.; grandson, Jeffrey Chloupek and Nature of Durant, Okla. and Carman Chloupek and husband Eric Abner of Plano, Texas; great-grandchildren: Jace, Joanie, Jaeger of Yarnaby, Okla.; Journey, Brenda, Haylee, JoJo of Yarnaby, Okla.; Danielle of Fredrick, Okla.; Cameryn, Juno, Jack of Carrolton, Texas; great-great-granddaughter Mackenzie of Yarnaby, Okla.; sister, Fay Gibbins of Denton, Texas; Barbara Gore; brother, William Underwood Fargo, N.D. and Jimmy Underwood of Durant, Okla., as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Charles is proceeded in death by both parents and several siblings.
Pall bearers will be Bradley Southard, David Holt, Justin McGill, Colten Johns, Kevin Holt, and Jordan Caceres.
Family night is Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at Cunningham Funeral Home in Colbert, OK from 6-8 pm. Graveside services will be at Rosewood Cemetery in Achille, Okla. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at 2 p.m. Roger Speers will officiate.
