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Robert Staples

October 18, 1926 — January 3, 2011

The funeral service for Robert Staples, age 84 will be held Friday, January 7, 2011

at 10:00 am at the Christian Union Church, Douglas, OK. Rev Robert Stewart will

officiate. Burial will be in the Covington Cemetery. Arrangements are under the

direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

Robert was born October 18, 1926 to Robert A and Edith C Mitchell Staples in

Lucien, OK and died January 3, 2011 at his home in Douglas. He was given the

12th grade in school because he was drafted into WWII. He served in the US Army.

He married Doris Jean McLaren on August 18, 1951 in Covington, OK. She

preceded him in death on November 2, 1998. Bob worked for the Frisco Railroad

as a Bridge Inspector. He liked the American Legion and attended Douglas

Christian Union Church when he was able.

Survivors include his children: Mary Staples Barnes, Lloyd Robert Staples, Elaine

Jean Staples Ehardt; 5 grandchildren; one great granddaughter, Ashlynn Grace;

brother, Farold Staples of Guthrie, OK and sister, Lavina Staples McLaren of Alton,

IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Doris, one sister, Lucille who

died in infancy and some cousins of whom he loved.

Memorials may be made to donor’s favorite church, charity or Oklahoma Medical

Research Foundation. Condolences may be emailed to the family at

ladusauevans@suddenlinkmail.com.
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