Viewing and visitation will be 4-8 M Thursday, February 27, 2025 the Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary, 6934 S. Western Ave location, with the family present to greet friends. Graveside services to honor and celebrate his life will be held 1:00 PM Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Wheatland, Oklahoma, located at the corner of SW 59th St & S. Council Road in Wheatland, OK.

Charles Dan McWaters, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the age of 85.

Charles was one of five children born to Lillian Mae (Wollenberg) and William Franklin McWaters, Charles was born on August 16, 1939 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Charles graduated from Central High School in 1957 where he met a beautiful young lady by the name of Rosetta Owens and the two became inseparable and fell in love. They were united in holy matrimony in 1960 and this union of marriage was blessed with two sons, Gregory and Chuck, and more than 64 wonderful years together.

For 35 years, Charles worked for Wilsey-Bennett Butter Company/Mid-America Farm Lines processing and distributing butter and cheese throughout the country.

His job required him to travel and his family was always there by his side throughout the journey. The family enjoyed traveling and living practically all over the world.

A very kind, thoughtful, generous and hardworking man, Charles selflessly devoted his time and talents making a comfortable and loving home for his family where ever their journeys led. He was a devoted father who made the lives of his children, the center of his world and was very involved with all of their endeavors throughout the years.

A true patriarch, Charles prioritized spending time with his loved ones. He was an excellent listener, he had the gift of truly seeing people for who they are and their unique gifts and talents. Furthermore, he was a quiet leader for the family, Charles left a tremendous legacy that will be carried forward in the hearts and minds of those blessed to know and love him. Although his presence on earth has left a tremendous void and he will be greatly missed, by those whose lives he touched.

Charles was preceded in death by his:

Parents, William & Lillian McWaters;

Wife of 64 years, Rosetta McWaters who passed away November 20, 2024;

Brothers: Bill McWaters, Jr., Dale McWaters and Teddy McWaters;

Sister, Mildred Schrack;

Brothers-in-law: Everett Owens and Glen Owens;

Sisters-in-law: Earlene Pershica, Patricia Slutzky, Bonnie Urbin, Susie Mata, and Glenda Owens.

Charles is survived by his:

Son, Gregory McWaters;

Son, Chuck McWaters and his wife, Joni;

Grandson, Von Paul McWaters;

Step-Grandchildren: Emilee Carter and Dan Robertson;

Brothers-in-law, Lindell Owens and his wife, Regina and Kenny Owens;

Sisters-in-law, Kathy Owens and Karen Owens;

Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many dear friends.