Charles Keith Brinkley - Eastern Times Register

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October 21, 2025

Charles Keith Brinkley

Dec. 27, 1956 – Oct. 10, 2025

Charles Keith Brinkley died on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Muldrow. He was born on Dec. 27, 1956, in McAlester.

No formal service is planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services.

He enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening.

Survivors include his wife, Cheryl D. Brinkley; mother, Shirley J. Shelton; children, Charles and Jess Brinkley and Christopher and Jyme Brinkley; siblings, Delinda Sue and John Lance, Judy Cooley and Darrell and Regina Brinkley; and other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Keith Brinkley; and brothers, Wayne Brinkley and Kenneth Brinkley.

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