Charles Andrew "Sonny" Shrader of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Andrew and Helen (Godfrey) Shrader on September 25, 1929 in Healdton, Oklahoma and passed from this life on February 2, 2021 at the age of 91 years.
Sonny grew up and attended school in Healdton, Oklahoma. On August 20, 1947, he married Frances Jewel Duke in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Together they made their home in Elmore City and were married 66 years. They spent their retirement years fishing and camping with family and friends. He worked for Phillips Petroleum Company. Sonny was a Mason for 61 years and a member of the Elmore City Council. Sonny was a hard worker and generous to any one in need.
Mr. Shrader is survived by:
Son: Danny Shrader of Elmore City, OK
2 Daughters: Sharon Gunkel of Stillwater, OK and Judy Howard of Elmore City, OK
8 Grandchildren: Michelle Dowd and husband Jim; Craig Howard and wife Christy; Darren Howard and wife Amy; Danny Caldwell and wife April; Derek Shrader and wife Angela; Aaron Shrader; Jonathan Osborne; and Sheree Shrader Conley and husband Joe
22 Great-Grandchildren and 6 Great-Great- Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by:
Wife: Frances Jewel Shrader
Parents: Andrew and Helen Shrader
Sons-in-Law: Don Gunkel and Charles Howard
Grandson: Kevin Howard
Sister: Coreen Strong
Funeral services for Mr. Shrader are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Wooster Funeral Home Chapel in Pauls Valley with Rev. Don Russell officiating. Interment will be in the Elmore City Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send the family a condolence at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com