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Charles Prentice
b.1928-12-26; d.2011-11-14; Eufaula, OK; Biskinik Newspaper
(contributed by Ronald Prentice on 2015-10-31)
Charles Edward Prentice passed away on Nov 14, 2011, in Eufaula. He was born on Dec 26, 1928, in Bokchito, to Della Mae (Harrison) (Prentice) Autrey, and Priestly Prentice.
He live in the Oklahoma area until his early pre-teen years when with his mother, brother, Manual and sister, Peggy moved to California. He joined the Army in 1946, and was stationed in Germany. After his time with the army, he traveled around the United States until he stopped in Modesto, Calif., where he met the love of his life, Beverly Bernice (Goodwin) Prentice while driving for Red Top Taxi. They married on July 2, 1952, and raised four children in California. Together they ran the Trailways Bus Depot in Modesto. After retiring from the depot together they opened "Draggy's Drive In." Draggy was Cahrles' nickname growing up. In 1992 they decided to return to Oklahoma. They settled in Henryetta and stayed there until Beverly became ill in 2010 and had to be moved to Eufaula. His loving wife of almost 59 years past away on April, 2011.
Charles was also proceeded his mother, Della Mae; stepfather Charlie Autrey; sister Peggy Cox; father Priesly Prentice; and nephew Mike Cox.
Charles is survived by his children, Deborah Villa with Joe of Eufaula, Sharon Warda with Pat of Ceres, Calif., Diane Parsons with Mark of Winlock, Wash., and Kevin Prentice with Brenda of Eufaula; brother Manuel Prentice with Sharon of Alaska; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.
He live in the Oklahoma area until his early pre-teen years when with his mother, brother, Manual and sister, Peggy moved to California. He joined the Army in 1946, and was stationed in Germany. After his time with the army, he traveled around the United States until he stopped in Modesto, Calif., where he met the love of his life, Beverly Bernice (Goodwin) Prentice while driving for Red Top Taxi. They married on July 2, 1952, and raised four children in California. Together they ran the Trailways Bus Depot in Modesto. After retiring from the depot together they opened "Draggy's Drive In." Draggy was Cahrles' nickname growing up. In 1992 they decided to return to Oklahoma. They settled in Henryetta and stayed there until Beverly became ill in 2010 and had to be moved to Eufaula. His loving wife of almost 59 years past away on April, 2011.
Charles was also proceeded his mother, Della Mae; stepfather Charlie Autrey; sister Peggy Cox; father Priesly Prentice; and nephew Mike Cox.
Charles is survived by his children, Deborah Villa with Joe of Eufaula, Sharon Warda with Pat of Ceres, Calif., Diane Parsons with Mark of Winlock, Wash., and Kevin Prentice with Brenda of Eufaula; brother Manuel Prentice with Sharon of Alaska; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.
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