Charles David Scovel passed away June 15, 2026. He was born March 3, 1953, in Shawnee, OK to Charles Edward and Betty Belle (Harman) Scovel. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1971.
David married Joanie Sue Gokey on August 19, 1977, in Tecumseh, OK.
He worked as a maintenance technician for Sonic several years before retiring. After retirement, he worked as the manager of Dream Center of the Heartland, where he and Joanie served over 100 children during their time of service. He was proud to be a foster parent and care for many children during their time of need.
David is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Amanda Hollingshead; his sister, Barbara Sherrill; and his in-laws, Leo and Mary Gokey.
Those left to cherish his memory are wife, Joanie Scovel, of the home; daughter, Candy Grider and husband Kendall Green of Tecumseh; daughter, Autumn Munier and husband Brian of Tecumseh; daughter, Charli Scovel and husband Bayler Fowler of Tecumseh; son, Montana Scovel of Tecumseh; son, Rayshawn Wilson of Tecumseh; daughter, Cheyenne Scovel of New Mexico; grandchildren; Skylar Hathorn, Hunter Hathorn, Ryder Scovel, Jaycee Munier, Payton Munier, Kash Hollingshead, and Eli Hollingshead; sister, Brenda Ballou and husband Charley of Tecumseh, and numerous extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be 10 am, June 18, 2026, at Victory Family Church, Shawnee, with Pastor Corey Webb officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
