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Charley Oates Obituary
Charley William Oates was born on October 16, 1943 in Saragosa, Texas to Halley Oates and Jay M. Oates. He died February 21, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm in Balmorhea Texas at the Balmorhea Community Center
Preceding him in death is his sister, Marian J. Oates Borden and son, Russell M. Oates. Balmorhea, Texas was his home. Charley married Sharon K Oates, May 26, 2002. He Ranched, Farmed, and worked in Law Enforcement.
He is survived by his loving children, Cyndi K. Oates-Wright, husband, Marty Wright, children, Amanda K. Oates, Beau Wright, Holly Wright, and Braden Wright. Robert Moore, wife, Lacey Moore. Jacob Moore, wife, Elyse Moore and daughter, Maggie Moore. Katie Wilson, husband, Mark Wilson. Sarah Prunty husband, Jeff Prunty, children, Ethan Prunty and John Prunty. Ryan Stieg, wife, Trisha Stieg, children, Ryan Pineda, Hunter Stieg, Talynn Stieg, and Ty Muench. His brother, John A. Oates, wife, Susan Oates, daughter, Kay Oates. His brother, Jay H. Oates and daughter in Law,Tina K. Oates
Special Thanks to Pecos County Home Health and Hospice. To our Sweet Angels, Sharaya Ortega and Martha Beltran for taking such good care of our Sweet, Loving, and Rough Around the Edges, Cowboy. Charley made many lifelong friends,
he touched so many with his kind and fun spirit!
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
In lieu of flowers, please donate to TransPecos Dusty Paws
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607 West 3rd St, Pecos, TX 79772
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