Charles Leon Noak, of Caney, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Durant, Oklahoma, at the age of 88. He was born on October 28, 1936, in Tushka, Oklahoma, to Herman and Opal (Withrow) Noak. On June 10, 1956, Charles married the love of his life, Emma Crossland, in Caney, Oklahoma. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and the joy of raising a family.

For 30 years, Charles worked for J.C. Potter Sausage Company where his work ethic and personable nature were well-known and appreciated. Charles greatly enjoyed the outdoors, evident in a life spent ranching, baling hay and tending to his cattle with hard work and dedication. In his downtime, he shared his love and passion for coon hunting with fellow hunters and the Atoka Coon Hunters Association. He trained many championship dogs over the years, including a Grand Night Champion. In addition to hunting, he was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed tending to his pecans.

Charles accepted Christ as his personal saviour early in life and truly lived his life following the two great commandments by loving and serving God, family, and neighbors in a Christlike way. As a deacon of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Caney, Charles' faith was a cornerstone of his life. His service to the church and community reflected his deep belief in kindness, compassion, and the importance of fellowship. Those who knew Charles will remember him as a people person, always ready with a warm smile and a friendly conversation.

Charles' legacy lives on through his children: Charla Grimes and husband Paul of Duncan, Oklahoma, Pamela Taylor and husband Mark of Wilburton, Oklahoma, and David Noak and wife Christy of Grants Pass, Oregon. He loved spending time with his grandchildren: Kara Garrett and husband Travis of Pottsboro, Texas, Kasie Taylor of McKinney, Texas, Randy Grimes and wife Lezlie of Ada, Oklahoma, Alan Grimes and wife Brie also of Ada, Oklahoma, Ethan Noak, and Colin Noak both of Grants Pass, Oregon, along with his great-grandchildren, Jacob, Adelyn, Cooper, Emma, Caleb, and Kathryn. His siblings, Donald Noak of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Bert Noak and wife Vonnie of Enid, Oklahoma, Bobby Noak and wife Linda of Tushka, Oklahoma, and Wilma Taylor of Yukon, Oklahoma will also cherish his memory. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Opal Noak, his brother Marland Noak, niece Marla Ann Noak, nephew Gary Noak, and his in-laws, Pat and Zella Crossland.

Friends and family will gather at his Family Hour on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home. His funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Caney, Oklahoma, with Jeremy Parham officiating. Charles will be laid to rest in Gethsemane Cemetery, Caddo, OK following his funeral service.

Those serving as pallbearers are Bert Noak, Bobby Noak, David Noak, Michael Noak, Kevin Taylor, Randy Grimes, Alan Grimes, and Travis Garrett.

Services are under the care of Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home, 121 North 5th Avenue, Durant, Oklahoma 74701. www.holmescoffeymurray.com