Charles George Burns, 82, US Army veteran, passed away at his home in rural Sand Springs on Monday November 18, 2024 with his family near.

Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service has been entrusted with the care of his services.

Charles was born on February 12, 1942 in Choctaw, OK to Hall George and Ruth (Whitten) Burns.

It is said, that graduating from Choctaw High School Charles was drafted by the New York Yankees, and the US Army about the same time.  Charles served honorably in Vietnam.

In 1966, he married the love of his life, Patricia Gayle Ekiss.  Charles managed a drug store in Yukon, OK then worked in sales, before deciding to go back to school.

He received his B.A. Degree and Masters Degree in Psychology for The University of Tulsa and spent over 15 years as a counselor at St. Francis Hospital before retiring.

Charles enjoyed living in the county, beekeeping and listening to the Blues.

Survivors include is wife of 58 years, Gayle; son Greg and his wife Debbie; daughter Teresa Stott and her husband Ken; 2 brothers, Jim Burns (Mary), John Burns (Minnie); sister, Carol Towler; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.