Robert Charles Maples

Robert Charles Maples, 92, went home to be with his LORD and SAVIOR on Thursday morning, May 16, 2024, in Ada, Oklahoma.
Robert was born on March 27, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to John M. and Eveleen Maples. When Robert was young, his family started out living in Sugden, Oklahoma, and later moved to a dairy farm in Waurika, Oklahoma. Robert attended school in Waurika where he participated in football, band, and FFA. He graduated from Waurika High School in 1950. After high school, he went on to study at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Robert took leave during his studies at Midwestern to serve in the United States Navy. He served our country for 4 years and was a veteran of the Korean War. After his service in the Navy, Robert went back to Midwestern, graduating with honors in 1959 with a B.S. degree in agronomy and received a minor in animal husbandry. He was awarded the Outstanding Spirit Award in the Department of Agriculture. Robert worked in the USDA Soil Conservation Service for 38 years, retiring as District Conservationist in Lincoln County in 1988.
Robert married Charlene Hartley on May 7th, 1955, at Waurika Baptist Church. Robert and Charlene recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Robert and Charlene moved to Chandler, Oklahoma in 1974 and attended Chandler Southern Baptist Church for over 40 years. Robert served the Church as a Sunday school teacher, sang in the choir and served on numerous committees. He volunteered wherever he was needed at the Church and served as chairman of the building committee. Together with Charlene, they assisted with Baptist training at different Churches throughout the state.
Robert's volunteerism extended to the Konawa Fire Department, Konawa, Oklahoma, prior to moving to Chandler. He was also a member of Konawa Lion's Club where he served as president. When Robert wasn't working or volunteering, he enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren. Robert was a devout Christian and a very good man.
Robert Maples was preceded in death by his father - John M. Maples, mother - Eveleen Maples, and brother - Buford Maples.
He is survived by: his wife, Charlene Maples, of the Ada home; sons, Bob Maples and wife Donna, Wynnewood, Mark Maples and wife Jan, Bearden, and Jim Maples and wife Dawn, Ada; sisters, Dorothy McCaig, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Anna Mae Stolz and husband Bill, Kingfisher, and Judy Maples Morse, Irving, Texas, as well as his sister-in-law, Tootsie Dougherty, Henderson, New Mexico. His grandchildren include: Amanda Maples, Santa Fe, New Mexico; J.P. Maples and wife Jamie, Latta; Robbie Maples and wife Sarah, Lawrence, Kansas; Tyler Roy, Stonewall; and Josh Maples and wife Maggie, Oklahoma City. Robert's great grandchildren are Daxon and Maizey Maples, Latta; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services for Robert will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Chandler Southern Baptist Church, Chandler, Oklahoma. Family and friends can pay their respects to Robert from 1:00 - 5:00 PM, Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, at Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Chandler. Interment will be in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Lawton, Oklahoma at 3:00 p.m.. Condolences can be expressed at www.parksbrothers.net .
Instead of flowers, any memorial gift could be sent to: 1.) Chandler Southern Baptist Church, PO Box 442, Chandler, OK 74834, or Elara Caring Hospice, 124 E. Main, Suite 11, Ada, OK 75820.
Services are in the care of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Chandler, Oklahoma.