Transcribed Obituary for Okmulgee County, Oklahoma



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Jerry Charles Moats, 72, a resident of Okmulgee, died Sunday, 

July 2, 2006 in Okmulgee. He was born Tuesday, August 29, 

1933 to Raymond and Zena (Minor) Moats in Schulter, 

Oklahoma. 

      Jerry was an entertainer and had a great love of gospel and 

country music. He was an ordained minister and would sing 

at churches and nursing homes bringing joy to the lives of 

many. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean 

War and was employed with Creek Nation. He loved the outdoors 

and was loved by all who knew him. 

	He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Zena 

Moats, one brother: Hollis Moats.

	Survivors include: son: Marty Edward Moats and wife, 

Paige Pearce of Sand Springs; daughter: Tina Louise Stark of Tulsa; 

four sisters: Phyllis Wells and Patsy Henderson both of Dewar; 

Gloria D. Barrett of Okmulgee and Lois West of Biggs, CA; 

two grandchildren: Kaleigh Boltinghouse and Zachary Bailey. 

	Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2006 at the 

Schulter Baptist Church with Reverend George Christy officiating. 

Burial will follow the service at the Westlawn Cemetery in Henryetta 

under the direction of the Shurden-Kelley Funeral Home of Okmulgee. 

	Pallbearers will be Garry Wells, Dennis Wells, Roger Wells, 

Stuart Cox, Clinton Caudill and Sonny Murphy. 

	Honorary Pallbearers will be Ryan Wells, Justin Wells, 

Adam Wells and Zachary Bailey. 

	Military Honors at the gravesite will be provided by the 

United States Navy.