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A funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of James Paul Staggs will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 30, 2019 at DeArman-Clark Funeral Home Chapel. James “Paul” Staggs, age 41, passed away on March 22, 2019 at his home in Coleman, OK. Paul was born on April 5, 1977 to Bobby Dale and Lucille (Morris) Staggs in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Paul grew up in Bromide, Ok., and graduated from Wapanucka High School in 1996. His family, and everyone who knew him, would tell you that he was a jokester, the king of telling stories, and a big flirt. Paul spent most of his childhood at his beloved Granny’s house, playing Dukes of Hazard and running over the hills with his cousin, Ginny. When his niece was born, Paul was so happy and always wanted to help take care of her. Around that time, he moved in with his sister, Treba and brother-in-law, Jerry, where he stayed the rest of his life. He became like one of their kids, truly loved and cared for every day. He had a close relationship with both Falisha and Bryant all of their lives. He spent time with them, even teaching them to shoot his cricket 22 short rifle. Paul loved kids, always buying presents for Ginny’s kids, playing cars and trucks, and even getting in the floor to be a “bucking bull” for Treba’s kids and grandkids. As the kids got older, they remained close, spending quality time together playing cards and other games. In his later years, he loved hunting, fishing, and going to deer camp with his family in Battiest, Ok. He also enjoyed playing video games, especially Red Dead Redemption, which was his latest favorite. This is just one of the many things he and Bryant bonded over. Paul also had a special “girlfriend,” Christi (Newman) Davidson, even when her husband would try to argue that fact with him, he wasn’t swayed! Her kids, especially Christian, held a special place in his heart. Paul had a gentle and kind spirit, always wanting to help anyone with anything he could. He was known for his stories, but equally for his kind and tender heart. He looked forward to being able to help countless others by donating his body to science through the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Paul was saved and baptized and was excited to go live with his Heavenly Father and his family members he deeply missed. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Lucille Staggs; one brother, George Staggs, grandparents, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He leaves behind a sister, Treba Adams and husband, Jerry; niece, Falisha Adams and her children, Justin and Alyssa; nephew, Bryant Adams and a host of other family and friends who will deeply miss him.

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James Paul Staggs

April 5, 1977 - March 22, 2019

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