Stanley Thomas

Staggs

Stanley Thomas Staggs, 93, of Norman, formerly of Oklahoma City, died Friday, July 16, 2021, in Norman.  The son of Rufus Henry Staggs and Cora Louella (Terrell) Staggs, he was born in Blanchard on December 15, 1927.

Stanley grew up and enjoyed his childhood in Blanchard, Oklahoma.  Stanley graduated from Blanchard High School and from a University in Washington D. C.  with an engineering degree.  Stanley was a veteran of the United States Army.  In his younger years, Stanley worked for oil companies and enjoyed traveling all over the United States.  He worked as a civilian at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City as an engineer. Stanley also worked for and retired from the IRS as a tax payor service representative.   Stanley was Catholic in faith, but also participated in the Baptist church.  He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus.  He loved his lab dog who was his companion for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Henry Staggs and Cora Staggs; one sister, Nina Staggs; and six brothers, Raymond Staggs, Johnny Staggs, Bobby Joe Staggs, Clifford Venters, Charley Venters and Rufus Staggs.

Stanley is survived by several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews and many other loved ones and friends.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the Blanchard Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.