Charles Wendell Roady, 77, of Elmore City, passed away Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 surrounded by family, after a lifelong battle with heart disease. Funeral services are Tuesday, September 8. 2026 at 11 A.M at First Baptist Church of Elmore City. Oklahoma with Rio Taylor officiating.

Mr. Roady was born October 30, 1948, in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to William and Opal Roady. He graduated from Elmore City High School in 1966, completed barber college, and then served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard until 1973.

Beloved by friends and family for his outgoing personality and selfless nature, Mr. Roady was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and loved all things outdoors. He was a member of the Elmore City First Baptist Church, and a devout follower of Jesus Christ.

After serving in the Oklahoma National Guard, Mr. Roady worked various jobs, but primarily pursued a career as a barber in both Oklahoma City and Pauls Valley until his retirement in 2000.

Charles met his wife and lifelong love, Sharon Nix, of Hennepin, Oklahoma in 1964 at the King and Queen Carnival in Elmore City. The two married on June 1, 1968, and became the parents of three children: Kelly Smith, 57, of Moore, OK, Michael Roady, 54, of Foster, OK, and Brian Roady, 51, of Norman, OK.

Mr. Roady is survived by his wife, Sharon; his three children, Kelly, Michael, and Brian; five grandchildren, Destiny, Faith, Brock, Lane, and Emmeline; daughter-in-law Stacy Roady; in-laws Chris and Debby Flowers, Vicki and Mark Richardson, and Walton and Chung Wilson; 11 great grandchildren; and two siblings, Barbra West and Bill Roady, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and older sister, Wanda Elder; and son-in-law Lance Bradshaw.