Wendell Stargell

Wendell Stargell was born November 27, 1951 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Joe and Mae Lee Stargell. Wendell attended Earlsboro School and grew up in the Shawnee district.

Wendell was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Earlsboro, Oklahoma under the leadership of Reverend Jesse Woodfork. Because of Wendell’s very low vision it interfered with doing many activities and goals he wanted in life. One activity that he did and he enjoyed doing was mowing lawns. He did it well. Wendell also loved cooking dishes and sharing his food with others.

Wendell never married nor had children. His love was sports. He enjoyed wrestling, basketball and next to his heart was football, whether college or pro; however, he did have his favorites with both.

Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mae Stargell; brother, Kenneth Ray Stargell; sister, Shirley Edwards and brother, Randell Stargell.

Wendell leaves to cherish his memory sisters, JoAnn Hunter, Wanda Hinex and Loretta Dejear and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins and many other family and friends.

Viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026 and from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, OK.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Earlsboro Cemetery with Pastor Toby D. Guesby Sr. officiating.