Charles Randal Selby, Jr. of Moore, Oklahoma was born to Charles Sr. and Mozell (Douthit) Selby on May 17, 1929, in Foster, Oklahoma and passed from this life on December 19, 2022, in Yukon, Oklahoma at the age of 93 years.
Charles was raised on a farm in Foster, Oklahoma where he spent his days hunting and fishing. He served his country in the U. S. Army for 22 years, 13 days. 1003 of those days Charles was held as a POW of the Chinese in North Korea. The medals Charles earned while serving were: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, 5th Award, National Defense Service Medal with 1 bronze service star, Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars with 1 silver service star, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon w/device (1960), Army Aviation - Aircraft Crewman Badge, and Army Aviation - Senior Aircraft Crewman Badge. Charles also served two terms in Vietnam. He became a life-long member of Ex-Pow, Disabled Veterans, and Non-Commissioned Officers. Charles was an honorary member of the nationally recognized organization, "The Rolling Thunder Organization" of the Coweta, Oklahoma chapter; he was so passionate about their involvement and dedication to the Prisoners of War Veterans and Gold Star Parents. He also worked as a truck driver, welder, and worked for 8 years in precast concrete. In his spare time, Charles enjoyed being with his family and taking care of them.
Mr. Selby is survived by:
Sisters: Florene Selby and Peggy James
Brother In Law: Jim Shelton Sr.
Sister in Law: Odessa Fern Selby
Nephews & Nieces: Earl Henderson, Sally Boothe, Jim Shelton Jr., Johnna Sweet, Priscilla Morris, Mike Turner, Charles Selby, and Tracy Tapscott.
He is also survived by a host of additional family members.
Mr. Selby was preceded in death by:
Parents: Charles and Mozell Selby
Brother: Gail Selby
Sisters: Neva Shelton and Gloria Henderson
Brothers In Law: Loyd Turner, Earl Henderson, and Billy James
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Wooster Funeral Home Chapel in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Interment will be in the Elmore City Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com .
Memorial donations may be made to Rolling Thunder OK at P. O. Box 1239. Pryor, OK 74362.