Charles Harlan Stacy joined his Lord and Savior on June 30.
He was born on November 20, 1932 to Charles Estel and Carrie Mae Stacy in Heavener, Oklahoma. After graduating from high school, he went to work in California, and then enlisted in the United States Army, serving from 1953 to 1955.
After discharge, he attended junior college, receiving an Associates degree. Following college, he returned to California where he met and married his beautiful wife June in January 1957. Together they raised five children. He had 22 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Charles and June shared several adventures in moving before settling in Lyons in 1972, where they lived until 2019.
Charles worked for several trucking companies as a driver and dock worker and was a member of the Teamsters union until his retirement.
He was a wonderful, generous man who loved his family, his Lord, and his westerns. He was a friend to all and was well respected.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Norma and Velma; and a brother, Burl.
He is survived by his wife June, son Charles Stacy of Johnstown, Colorado, daughter Peggy Edgell of Seminole, Oklahoma, son Kenneth (Linda) Stacy of Stamford, Nebraska, son Donal (Mona) Stacy of Johnstown, Colorado and daughter Julie (Bryan) Walls of Berthoud, Colorado. Also surviving him are his sisters Willa Mae (Chet) Saylor of Wister, Oklahoma, Marceille Miller of Wister, Oklahoma, and brothers Arnold Stacy of Wister, Oklahoma, and Carl Stacy of Bixby, Oklahoma along with numerous nieces and nephews.
An open house is planned for July 18 from 10 am to 2 pm at their residence in Johnstown, Colorado.
Internment will be in Oklahoma at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimers Association.
