Charles Burris

June 5, 1943 - October 2, 2020

Charles “Bob” “Huck” Burris, 77 of Haskell, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord Friday, October 2, 2020. He was born June 5, 1943 to John and Bernice Burris in Wilburton, Oklahoma. He attended Chilocco Indian School in Chilocco, Oklahoma. He served in the 45th Infantry National Guard for about nine years. He still holds the high jump record at Chilocco Indian School. He was a roofer at Empire in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bob was very proud of his Choctaw heritage and he loved his church, his family, and watching old cowboy shows. One of his favorite pastime was sitting under a shade tree talking to his family and friends. He loved his Haskell Haymakers and OSU Cowboys. Mr. Burris was a member of Bended Knee Cowboy Church of Boynton, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernice (Carney) Burris; 4 brothers, Huck, Kirk, Joe, and Forbus; 2 sisters, Christine Boone and Shirley Holt; his grandson, Cody Burris; and his best friend, Pat Bolding. Bob is survived by his dog, Come On; his daughter, Gloria Starr and husband Toby of Coweta, OK; his sons, Ed and Charles Burris of Haskell, OK; brothers, T.J. “Jack” Burris of Grants Pass, OR and “Blue” James Burris and wife Jeannie of Grants Pass, OR; sisters, Melba Vaughan of Searcy, AR, and Helen Willis of Temple, TX; 12 grandkids; 12 great‐grand kids and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends. Cremation services provided by Cornerstone Funeral Home, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Condolences can be made to the family at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com.