Gary Stephen Searles

Gary Stephen Searles, "Steve", 67, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2026, in Rocky, Oklahoma. He was born in Claremore, Oklahoma to Clyde Edward Searles and Mary JoAnne Purkey Searles on September 16, 1958.

Steve is survived by his mother, JoAnne Searles, and siblings, Jim Searles of Tyro, Kansas; Larry Searles of Chouteau, Oklahoma; Cathy Stacy of Delaware, Oklahoma; and Candy Edwards of Ralls, Texas. He was predeceased by his father, Clyde Searles.

Steve went to trade school in high school and became licensed in air conditioning and heating and then became a general contractor. He was willing to help anybody at any time. He loved to cook and always wanted to feed you when you visited.

The family would like to thank Steve's friends for their help during this time and a thank you to the ministry of the church during this difficult time.

Graveside: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Lone Wolf Cemetery

Lone Wolf, Oklahoma

Services are under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Hobart, Oklahoma