Curtis Sorrell,

Jr.

Curtis Sorrell Jr., 83, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away on September 6, 2025. He was born to Curtis and Hazel (Burns) Sorrell on June 26, 1942, in Ringling, Oklahoma. Curtis grew up on a farm near Velma and married Alice Mae (Rodriguez) Sorrell on May 26, 1962. He graduated from Velma Alma high school in 1960 and joined the Air National Guard in 1965. Curtis worked for the Oklahoma City Fire Department for over 20 years, primarily as a driver, and spent many years laying carpet, including for Habitat for Humanity. Most notably, Curtis recently gave his life to the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A boy scout in his youth, Curtis was also active in FFA, where he showed animals. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying deer hunting in Southeast Oklahoma and South Texas, pheasant hunting in Iowa, javelina hunting in South Texas, and flounder gigging in Port Aransas. Curtis loved fishing at Eufaula, and many other state lakes, especially for big catfish. He spent countless hours helping out at Terra Starr Campground near Eufaula Lake. Curtis was known for his legendary fish fries with his cousin Bill.

Curtis was a big fan of Westerns, particularly John Wayne films, He had a love for bluegrass music, especially Garland Blocker and was a supporter of Oklahoma Bluegrass. He enjoyed frequenting garage sales and pawn shops, collecting knives, horse spurs, and anything farm-related. He was a strong advocate of blood donation, giving often. Curtis cherished Friday nights with his coffee shop buddies. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Curtis is preceded in death by his parents and sisters Gloria S. and Ivon Buehler.
He is survived by his wife of the home; son Joseph Sorrell of Edmond; daughter Jana and husband Brad Brum of Blanchard; grandchildren Presley and Ryder Brum of Blanchard; brother Lonnie and Charlene Sorrell of Newcastle; sister JoAnn Clayton of Wynnewood; and extended family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard, Oklahoma with an interment to follow at Blanchard Cemetery. Viewing for friends and family will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the funeral home.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.