Robert Louis Stalbird a resident of Okmulgee, died Dec. 6, 2018 at his home in Okmulgee. Robert was born July 20, 1936 in Hamden, New York to Elizabeth M. (Rose) Stalbird. Robert was a Corporal (Cpl) in the United States Marines,serving as a Machine Gunner in the Korean war. During this time robert was award The National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Robert was a long time Wal- Mart associate in the Garden Center in Okmulgee.
Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Hattie Stalbird, his mother Elizabeth M. Rode, brothers Richard Rode and John Bell, son Robert Louis Stalbird Jr.
He was survived by his wife of 52 years Gwedolyn Stalbird of the home; daughters: Lisa Woodward and Frank of Okmulgee, Ann Pleilfer and Alan of Sapulpa, Sandy Stevenson and Ron of Coweta and Christina and Johnny of Leon, Kansas; son Michael Haney and Jarilyn of Okmulgee; sister Lola Bell Scott; brother David Scott; 11 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren and a host of friend's and extended Family.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the Integrity Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jamie Terry Officiating. Interment will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Bennington Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.