Chuck Douglas Walters

Chuck Douglas Walters, 43, of Milburn, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Chuck was born on May 23, 1981, in Ada, Oklahoma, to Leslie Neil and Diana Lynn (Benge) Walters. Growing up, Chuck was an active member of the Boy Scouts and loved attending tractor pulls. He even named one of his dad’s pulling tractors “Tractor Fire.” Chuck was a talented mechanic and a true jack-of-all-trades. He had a passion for working on cars and cherished spending time with his kids and family. Known for his outgoing personality, he had a gift for making people smile. His family fondly remembers gathering around the grill while Chuck cooked steaks, sharing stories and creating lasting memories. Chuck taught everyone around him the value of family, emphasizing the importance of sticking together and helping one another. He earned his GED in 2020, a testament to his perseverance and determination. Chuck leaves behind many loved ones to cherish his memory, including his wife, Crystal Walters; his parents, Leslie Neil Walters and Diana Lynn Walters; his sons, Kurt Walters and James Walters-Awalt; his sister, Kandie Freeman; his special nieces and nephews, Chancie Espinosa, Logan Johnston; his great-nieces, Shiloh Espinosa; his great-nephews, Kanoah Espinosa, Liam Johnston, and Emmitt Johnston; and special cousins, Crystal Alvarez, Charmae Cheadle and Kim Weaver; paternal grandmother, Lois Morgan and a very special aunt and uncle, Howard and Liz Stanley. He will be deeply missed by a host of other family members and friends. Chuck was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Gladys Jones; his maternal grandparents, Fred and Minnie Benge; and paternal grandfather, Charles Walters. A celebration of Chuck’s life will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Assembly of God in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, with Dr. Jimmy Ames and Adam Canler officiating. Family hour will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at DeArman-Clark Funeral Home. Those serving as pallbearers will be Logan Johnston, Clint Morgan, Jay Russell, Gabriel Alvarez, Cobey Alvarez, and Kurt Walters. Honorary pallbearers include Bryan Johnson, Brad Walters, Dave Walters, Ronnie Walters, Jonathan Smith, Jeremy Smith, and James Walters-Awalt. Chuck’s legacy of love, laughter, and the value of family will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Arrangements were made under the direction and care of DeArman-Clark Funeral Home in Tishomingo. Friends and family may leave online condolences on our website at www.dearmanfuneralhome.com

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Chuck Douglas Walters

May 23, 1981 - January 25, 2025