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Okel E. Stogsdill age 88, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab.
Okel was born on May 26, 1935 to the late Josiah Stogsdill and Nora Hargis Stogsdill in Drum, Kentucky.
He was a member of Whetstone Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching sports, especially UK Basketball, fishing, hunting, reading and hot rods. Most of all he cherished his family.
Okel was preceded in death by his parents, Josiah and Nora Stogsdill, brothers, Ermil Stogsdill, Orville Stogsdill, Arnold Stogsdill and Othnal Stogsdill, sisters, Edna Whitis, Mary Mounce, Dorothy Mounce, Elma Haste, Olive Stogsdill and Doris Stogsdill.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 64 years Zora Stogsdill, sons, Dwayne Stogsdill of Somerset, Ky; Brian “Doug” Stogsdill (Sherry) of Science Hill, Ky; Daniel Stogsdill (Kelly) of Southgate, MI and grandsons, Corey and Kyle Stogsdill.
Celebration of Life will be held by the family at a later date. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
God has blessed us with Okel being in our lives. As a person walks on earth and brings nothing but kindness and smiles, that person will live forever in the memory of many. What a wonderful tribute to his life. My love and sympathy goes out to Zan and the family. May your favorite stories and memories help bring you peace. Fran
My dad, Carlas, is heart broken. So very sad to hear this news. Please let us know arrangements. God bless and our prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of your loss Dwayne and family. I hope all is well. Your friend Patrick Rennie. Please get in touch Dwayne.
My neighbor for only a few short years my whole family thought a lot of Okel and his wife a sweet man with an awesome smile.. Prayers for Zora and his family.