Earl Shatswell, a resident of Henryetta, died June 8, 2021 in Henryetta at the age of 85. He was born Sept. 29, 1935 in Hanna to Joseph and Mary (Pierce) Shatswell. Earl married Mary Payne Feb. 13, 1953 in Henryetta. He retired as a master sergeant with the US Air Force after 20 years of service and then worked as an auto mechanic. He is a member of the Dewar First Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Eli, Billy, Thomas, Jeryl, Harley, James, Rashie, Coubis, Felix and Oneta.
He is survived by his wife Mary Shatswell of the home; children: Marilyn Shatswell of McAlester; Pamela Lone of Purcell; Diane Carter and husband Carroll of Henryetta and Earl Shatswell Jr and wife Barbara of Dewar; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Dewar First Baptist Church. Interment will be at the Hanna Cemetery with full Military Honors. Services are under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are: Chris Guynes, Jeremy Shatswell, Adam Ammann, Andy Ammann, Josh Lone and Dan Threlkeld. Honorary Pallbeares: Bradley Guynes, Nolan Shockley and Jaron Shatswell.