Charles D. "Don" Poplin's Obituary
Charles D. “Don” Poplin, 82, of Coweta, passed away on July 19, 2016. He was born on February 4, 1934, the son of Everett, and Flora “Lavona” (Mills) Poplin. On December 26, 1952, he married the love of his life, Barbara Munn, in Gainsville, Texas. They would have celebrated their 64th year of marriage together this year. Don owned his own commercial painting business, Don Poplin Company, Inc., and served as a general contractor for many years. His work took him all over the great state of Oklahoma. He was a true family man, and was a prayer warrior for those he loved many times. He was a loving and devoted husband, and wonderful father, grandfather, and friend. In his younger years, he played baseball for the Union and Jenks school systems, and later played for the American Legion. Later, after becoming a father, he coached his sons teams with pride. Don enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, growing beautiful roses in his garden, and harvesting the tomatoes he grew and shared with his family, and friends. He was also a talented musician, having played several instruments over the years. He was extremely gifted at playing the piano “by ear”. He was an avid OU fan, and loved watching his Sooners compete in all sports. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, of Coweta, sons, Donald Ray Poplin, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Michael Charles Poplin, and his wife, Janice, of Coweta, Oklahoma, daughter, Pamela Sue Morris, and her husband, George, of Coweta, Oklahoma, eleven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, brother, Jerry Poplin, and his wife, Leah, of Scottsdale, Arizona, sister, Mary Lewis, and her husband, Jim, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Everett Lee Poplin, and Danny Poplin.
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